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PostgreSQL DBA – Quant Trading

£120,000 Plus Bonus

Quant Capital is urgently looking for a PostgreSQL DBA to join our high profile client.

Our client is a well known quantitative proprietary trading firm, liquidity provider and market maker. They operate globally and are considered to be a market leader in their field. For any technologist this is the place to be, they offer an intellectual, fun and progressive environment where you are encouraged to think outside the box.

This is an environment of Google or a well-funded FinTech startup where tech is number one with huge budget allocated towards this.  The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour more importantly, you will be surrounded by smart people deeply interested in teaching what they know, and in learning from you.

The Database Specialist role will be part of a global systems team responsible to deliver highly available, high-performance, and scalable infrastructure to support trading and research. As part of the team, this role will be focused on working collaboratively with internal development, investment, and infrastructure teams to design, deploy and support cross-platform databases solution such PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL.

My client automates as much as they can because it reduces human error and the team holds the view that automating is also enjoyable and that should be how you also see it.

  • Deliver systems solutions in multiple environments: test, development, and production.
  • Full database ownership and management.
  • Linux administration and configuration management.
  • Local and network storage management.
  • Cloud infrastructure management.
  • Monitor systems and databases to ensure optimal performance, availability and capacity.
  • Provide level 2/3 support and escalation management.

PostgreSQL DBA’s should have:

  • 5+ years PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server administration experience required.
  • Experience with high availability, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Knowledge of PL/PgSQL, triggers, stored procedure development and optimization.
  • Experience with Linux and Windows systems administration.
  • Experience with Python, Ruby or Perl.
  • Basic understanding of source control concepts, best practices and the software development lifecycle.
  • Full project life cycle ownership: project delivery from initiation to full implementation and deployment.
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in one of the highest skilled tech teams around with a deep culture of sharing knowledge and experimentation with technology.

My client is based in London

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PosgreSQL DBA
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City of London, UK