Senior DBA

Luxoft; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience in MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL. This role focuses on optimizing database performance and supporting users across multiple regions. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining high database standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience supporting enterprise-level database infrastructure.
• Expertise in high-availability environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Database administration, maintenance and optimization.
• Support users across three geographies.
• Ensure robust functioning of databases within SLAs.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Windows Server

Linux

Database Design

Performance Tuning

AWS RDS

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Project description

Luxoft's client, a buy-side focused provider of investment technology regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, provides investment managers and financial institutions advanced front office tools and a holistic set of back-office services. This client is looking to strengthen their technical support towers enabling the business to focus on their growth ambitions.Luxoft is engaged to crystallize the existing support structure into an SLA governed service, providing best-in-class foundations for the client to build upon and advance their market opportunities. Operating from London, Hong Kong and Connecticut, the client is rapidly growing with institutional backing and a proven track record in delivering a suite of financial services to a market-leading standard.Position: Senior Database Administrator (MS SQL Server & PostgreSQL)We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Database Administrator with a strong background in Microsoft SQL Server and proven experience in PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will be reliable, responsible, and capable of supporting mission-critical database environments in complex IT infrastructures. Experience with Sybase is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• - Database administration, maintenance and optimization- Support users across three geographies (USA, UK and Hong Kong)- Ensure robust functioning of databases within SLAs- Work on continuous improvement initiatives alongside the rest of the team- Maintain production stability and resolve incidents quickly, manage problems resulting from incidents effectively and create solutions to improve availability, uptime and other key metrics- Willingness to learn/support new DB platforms- Participation in rotational on-call schedule- Create and maintain documentation- Follow the change control processes and procedures

SKILLS

Must have

• - Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server- Proficient in PostgreSQL administration and optimization- Strong understanding of Windows Server and Linux operating systems- Expertise in database design, architecture, and performance tuning- Proven experience managing large-scale databases in Always On and high-availability environments- Familiarity with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience- 7–10 years of experience supporting enterprise-level database infrastructure

Nice to have

Optional Skills:Experience with Sybase ASE or similar Sybase environmentsSoft Skills:Highly reliable, responsible, and detail-orientedAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamCommitment to maintaining high standards in database uptime, data integrity, and performance