Senior Database Engineer - Postgres

Overview As a Database Engineer at DRW, you will own the implementation, support, and maintenance of mission-critical database environments. You’ll optimize and safeguard PostgreSQL and Oracle systems, collaborating with systems and development teams to align database design with growing business needs. You’ll drive performance tuning, backups, disaster recovery, and capacity planning in a fast-paced, agile setting. This role offers the chance to impact how data underpin DRW’s trading platforms and technology-driven operations. You will work within a culture that values autonomy, integrity, and innovation, and you’ll contribute to scalable, reliable data infrastructure. Compensation / Benefitsgroup medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance401k with discretionary employer matchshort and long-term disabilitylife and AD&D insurancehealth savings accountsflexible spending accounts ResponsibilitiesProactively manage and optimize various database platforms and related OS environmentsPerform database performance and query tuningImplement and maintain production and non-production databasesPerform database backups, restores, log shipping, mirroring and replicationWork with system engineering on server installations, configurations, performance tuning and capacity planningCollaborate with development teams on database design, implementation and usage optimizationRespond to production and business-critical issues and needs Key requirements5+ years of production PostgreSQL database engineering experience5+ years of production Oracle database engineering experience desiredStrong UNIX/Linux skillsExperience with clustering, replication and mirroring a plusStrong knowledge of database performance tuning and configuration toolsStrong technical problem-solving skills essentialProven ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, and efficiently handle pressure and stressMust be self-motivated with strong initiative and willingness to take on new challengesStrong teamwork and collaboration skillsAbility to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to different work environmentsStrong understanding of SDLC, source control and change management protocolsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsteamwork and collaborationstrong communicationability to work under pressurePostgreSQLOracleUNIX/Linux