Database Engineer
Our client is a leading quantitative and systematic investment manager with a global presence. They are distinguished by their technology and data-centric approach, applying rigorous scientific research to trading across all liquid asset classes. By integrating data, research, and technology, they foster a highly collaborative environment designed to solve complex market challenges. The firm’s culture of continuous innovation is key to delivering superior results.
The Role:
This position is for a core member of the global database team, responsible for the support, administration, and security of critical database systems. You will gain exposure to a wide range of database projects, including high availability, capacity planning, data warehousing, and database design, working closely with various business units to deliver robust data solutions.
What You Will Do:
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to analyze and resolve data flow and content challenges.
• Translate business requirements into effective and reliable database architectures and solutions.
• Design and implement cutting-edge database systems to maintain a competitive technological advantage.
• Administer, monitor, and tune production databases to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation for database management and deployment tasks.
Your Qualifications:
• 5+ years of hands-on production database administration experience.
• Essential expertise in at least two of the following core technologies: Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• Experience administering at least two of the following in a production setting: PostgreSQL, SQL-Server, or NoSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of database monitoring, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and security permission management.
• Proficiency in one or more database programming languages (e.g., SQL, T-SQL, PL/pgSQL) and related BI services (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS).
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Shell script, or Python are highly advantageous.
• Experience with cloud database administration is a significant plus.
• A proactive, organized approach with excellent time management and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
To apply for this job email your details to vivian.on@ashford-benjamin.com