Senior Database Engineer

Job Description

Senior Database Engineer - Systematic Trading

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
• Drive performance optimization across multiple database platforms
• 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
• Strong UNIX/Linux administration skills
• 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. For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please email me directly at: sfalah@algocapitalgroup.com