DRW

Senior Database Engineer

DRW$150K — $225K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of production PostgreSQL database engineering experience
  • 5+ years of production Oracle database engineering experience desired
  • Strong UNIX/Linux skills
  • Knowledge of database performance tuning and configuration tools
  • Proven ability to work in an agile environment with multiple tasks and projects
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Proactively manage and optimize various database platforms
  • Perform database performance and query tuning
  • Implement and maintain production and non-production databases
  • Conduct backups, restores, and replication for databases
  • Collaborate with system engineering on server installations and configurations
  • Work with development teams on database usage optimization
  • Respond to production and business-critical issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k with discretionary employer match
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
DRW is seeking a Database Engineer with focus in PostgreSQL and Oracle who will be responsible for implementation, support and maintenance of mission critical database environments. The administration of these environments includes clustering, storage, securing, monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. This person will help manage and support current and future database and storage environments and initiatives, and proactively evaluate physical and logical design and architecture of the systems to keep up with the dynamic and growing business needs of DRW.

Responsibilities:
  • Proactively manage and optimize various database platforms and related OS environments
  • Perform database performance and query tuning
  • Implement and maintain production and non-production databases
  • Perform database backups, restores, log shipping, mirroring and replication, etc.
  • Work with system engineering team on database server installations, configurations, system performance tuning and capacity planning
  • Collaborate with development teams on database design, implementation and usage optimization
  • Respond to production and business-critical issues and needs

Position Requirements:
  • 5+ years of production PostgreSQL database engineering experience
  • 5+ years of production Oracle database engineering experience desired
  • Strong UNIX/Linux skills
  • Experience with clustering, replication and mirroring a plus
  • Strong knowledge of database performance tuning and configuration tools
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills essential
  • SAN knowledge a plus
  • Proven ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, and efficiently handle pressure and stress
  • Must be self-motivated, possess strong initiative, and be willing to take on new challenges
  • Must demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to different work environments
  • Strong understanding of and the proven ability to comply with SDLC, source control and change management protocols
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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About DRW

DRW is a financial trading firm that specializes in derivatives trading. The company was founded in 1992 by Don Wilson and has since grown to have offices in Chicago, London, Montreal, New York, and Singapore. DRW trades a variety of financial instruments, including futures, options, and cryptocurrencies. The company is known for its quantitative trading strategies and has developed a number of proprietary trading systems. DRW is also involved in venture capital and has invested in a number of technology startups.
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Size
1,000 employees
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Founded
1992

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