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Senior Database Developer (Oracle and PostgreSQL)

Algo Capital Group

Greater London

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GBP 50,000 - 90,000

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading global trading firm is on the lookout for a talented Senior Database Developer specializing in Oracle and PostgreSQL. In this pivotal role, you'll manage high-priority database environments that support sophisticated trading systems across various asset classes. Your responsibilities will include designing robust database platforms, implementing solutions for database performance, and collaborating with development teams to enhance database architecture. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and technical excellence, where your contributions will directly influence trading strategies in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about database engineering and ready to take on challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Production experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL database engineering.
  • Deep expertise in database performance tuning and configuration.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain high-performance database environments critical to trading operations.
  • Design and execute clustering, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Oracle Database Engineering

PostgreSQL Database Engineering

Database Performance Tuning

T-SQL

PL/SQL

Clustering Technologies

Replication Technologies

Disaster Recovery Solutions

Tools

MS SQL Server

InfluxDB

MySQL

Job description

Senior Database Developer (Oracle and PostgreSQL)

Senior Database Engineer - Oracle and PostgreSQL

Our client, a leading global trading firm with decades of market expertise, is seeking an exceptional Database Engineer/ Developer specializing in PostgreSQL and Oracle to join their London team. You'll be responsible for high priority database environments that are part of sophisticated trading systems across multiple asset classes. Designing of database platforms (Oracle AND Postgres) across Linux/UNIX systems. You'll own the database infrastructure roadmap and work with top engineers to implement and integrate solutions critical for trading operations. This is a hands-on technical role within a cross-platform engineering team responsible for core technology infrastructure.

You Will:

  • Implement and maintain high-performance database environments critical to trading operations
  • Design and execute clustering, replication, and disaster recovery solutions
  • Collaborate with development teams to enhance database design and usage
  • Proactively evaluate and evolve database architecture to meet growing business demands
  • Respond to time-sensitive production issues with decisive problem-solving

Your Profile:

  • Years of production experience with both Oracle and PostgreSQL database engineering
  • Deep expertise in database performance tuning and configuration
  • Experience with clustering, replication, and mirroring technologies
  • Proficiency in T-SQL or PL/SQL
  • Experience with MS SQL Server, InfluxDB or MySQL advantageous

You'll be part of a global team that values autonomy, innovation, and technical excellence. Your work will directly impact trading strategies across fixed income, equities, FX, commodities, and other asset classes.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries

Information Services, Financial Services, and Capital Markets

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