Postgres DBA

Actus Search are currently supporting a global hedge fund in hiring a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL) to join a high-performing global systems team. This role sits at the heart of a high-performance trading and research environment, focused on delivering scalable, resilient database infrastructure using modern DevOps practices.

What you'll be doing Designing, deploying, and supporting cross-platform database solutions (PostgreSQL, Redis, ClickHouse, MSSQL) Ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across critical systems Implementing and maintaining: Backup and disaster recovery strategies Database optimization (indexes, triggers, stored procedures) Collaborating closely with development, infrastructure, and investment teams Owning projects end-to-end — from design through to production deployment What makes this role stand out Direct impact on trading and research platforms Exposure to a broad database ecosystem across multiple technologies Opportunity to work in a DevOps-driven, highly collaborative environment Strong scope for ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement 4 days onsite / 1 day remote 5+ years' experience in database administration (PostgreSQL or similar) Strong knowledge of high availability, performance tuning, and disaster recovery Experience with Linux systems and scripting (Python, Ruby, or Perl) Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), CI/CD, and observability tools is a plus A systematic, problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills If you're interested in building and optimising mission-critical database systems in a fast-paced environment, feel free to reach out or apply directly.

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