Senior Database Engineer - Postgres DRW · · $150,000–$225,000 annual base salary, plus an annual discretionary bonus Chicago, United States

Tradermath; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Job summary

DRW in Chicago seeks a Senior Database Engineer focused on PostgreSQL and Oracle to own and optimize mission-critical database environments. You will implement, support, and maintain production and non-production databases, and collaborate with system and development teams to ensure reliability and performance.

The role requires 5+ years of PostgreSQL and Oracle experience, strong UNIX/Linux skills, and a proactive, agile approach in a fast-paced trading environment offering a competitive base

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production PostgreSQL experience.
• 5+ years of production Oracle experience.
• Strong UNIX/Linux skills.
• Experience with clustering, replication, and mirroring is a plus.
• Proven ability to tune database performance and configurations.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and optimize database platforms and OS environments.
• Perform database performance and query tuning.
• Implement and maintain production and non-production databases.
• Perform backups, restores, log shipping, mirroring, and replication.
• Collaborate with system engineers on installations and capacity planning.
• Work with development teams on database design and usage optimization.
• Respond to production issues and critical needs.

Skills

PostgreSQL production experience

Oracle production experience

UNIX/Linux skills

Database clustering/replication

Database performance tuning

Agile / fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trade at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes, including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters- it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus.

DRW is seeking a Senior Database Engineer focused on PostgreSQL and Oracle who will be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of mission-critical database environments. The administration of these environments includes clustering, storage, security, monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. This person will help manage and support current and future database and storage environments and initiatives, and proactively evaluate the physical and logical design and architecture of systems to keep up with DRW's dynamic and growing business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and optimize various database platforms and related operating system environments.
• Perform database performance and query tuning.
• Implement and maintain production and non-production databases.
• Perform database backups, restores, log shipping, mirroring, and replication.
• Work with the system engineering team on database server installations, configurations, system performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with development teams on database design, implementation, and usage optimization.
• Respond to production and business-critical issues and needs.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years of production PostgreSQL database engineering experience.
• 5+ years of production Oracle database engineering experience desired.
• Strong UNIX/Linux skills.
• Experience with clustering, replication, and mirroring is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning and configuration tools.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• SAN knowledge is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, and efficiently handle pressure and stress.
• Self-motivated, with strong initiative and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to different work environments.
• Strong understanding of and proven ability to comply with SDLC, source control, and change management protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, including group medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with discretionary employer match; short- and long-term disability coverage; life and AD&D insurance; health savings accounts; and flexible spending accounts.

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