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Senior Database Engineer - Postgres

LondonFull-time2026-09-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, implement, and maintain mission-critical PostgreSQL and Oracle database environments for a diversified trading firm.

Role type

Senior Database Engineer (PostgreSQL/Oracle)

Builds

Production and non-production database clusters, storage systems, and high-availability infrastructure for trading operations.

Domain

Financial services / Trading infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

PostgreSQL administration, Oracle administration, UNIX/Linux, database performance tuning, clustering, replication, mirroring, disaster recovery, capacity planning, SDLC compliance

Preferred skills

SAN knowledge, advanced query optimization

Technologies

PostgreSQL, Oracle, UNIX/Linux

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize database platforms and OS environments; perform performance and query tuning; implement and maintain production/non-production databases; handle backups, restores, log shipping, mirroring, and replication; collaborate on database design and usage optimization; respond to production issues.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC