SQL Platform Engineer - Automation & Scalable Trading Data

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis is seeking an experienced database and platform engineer in New York to support critical data systems across front-office and enterprise technology teams. The role involves modernizing and optimizing the organization's database ecosystem while ensuring operational reliability and scalability.

Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in database engineering, proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, and skills in automation scripting such as Python and PowerShell. This position offers impactful ownership and a chance to work within a sophisticated technology environment in financial markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in database engineering or platform engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Proficiency with scripting for automation, including Python, PowerShell, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, maintain, and optimize database platforms supporting high-throughput workloads.
• Develop automation tooling to improve platform scalability and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across database environments.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Python

PowerShell

SQL

Relational database design

Automation scripting

Job description

Phaxis is seeking an experienced database and platform engineer in New York to support critical data systems across front-office and enterprise technology teams. The role involves modernizing and optimizing the organization's database ecosystem while ensuring operational reliability and scalability.

Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in database engineering, proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server, and skills in automation scripting such as Python and PowerShell. This position offers impactful ownership and a chance to work within a sophisticated technology environment in financial markets.