Senior Database Reliability Engineer (PostgreSQL, Terraform, AWS)

<p>We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.</p>

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive <strong>Senior Database Reliability Engineer</strong> with a strong focus on AWS RDS PostgreSQL, complemented by experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform and familiarity with RedShift and clichouse .</p>

<p><em>Current stack: AWS RDS (PostgreSQL,MySQL), AWS RedShift, Clickhouse, Terraform, Ansible.</em></p>

Responsibilities:

<li>Own the provisioning, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of PostgreSQL and MySQL instances across AWS RDS and on-premises, ensuring they meet uptime and performance targets.</li>

<li>Design and implement automated failover solutions, load balancing configurations, and DNS management strategies to keep databases accessible under failure conditions.</li>

<li>Write and maintain Terraform code to provision and manage database infrastructure - clusters, instances, storage, parameter groups, security groups - with consistency across environments.</li>

<li>Build and manage Ansible playbooks and roles for database deployments, configuration changes, and patching cycles.</li>

<li>Monitor, alert, and tune - using Prometheus and Grafana - to catch performance degradation before it becomes an incident.</li>

<li>Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations, including cross-version and cross-engine work (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift, ClickHouse, DynamoDB), with minimal impact to production.</li>

<li>Manage backup, restore, and recovery processes; test them regularly so they work when it matters.</li>

<li>Harden database security through access controls, encryption at rest and in transit, and periodic audits.</li>

<li>Maintain and improve underlying Linux systems hosting the databases, including security hardening and performance tuning.</li>

<li>Document configurations, runbooks, and disaster recovery plans; participate in on-call rotation.</li>

Requirements:

<li>5+ years of proven experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer, with hands-on depth in PostgreSQL and MySQL in production environments.</li>

<li>Solid Terraform experience - you've written and maintained IaC.</li>

<li>Working knowledge of Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation.</li>

<li>Strong Linux system administration skills, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.</li>

<li>Experience designing and operating high-availability solutions - failover, replication, load balancing, DNS management.</li>

<li>Familiarity with Prometheus and Grafana or comparable monitoring tools.</li>

<li>Scripting ability in Bash and/or Python for automation and operational tasks.</li>

<li>Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how database changes fit into a deployment workflow.</li>

<li>Comfort working in a regulated financial services environment, where access control, encryption, and audit trails are non-negotiable.</li>

Nice to have:

<li>Production experience with ClickHouse, Redshift, MongoDB or Microsoft SQL Server.</li>

<li>Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes in the context of database workloads.</li>

<li>Prior experience with financial services audit requirements or other regulated environments.</li>

<li>AWS certification (Database Specialty, Solutions Architect, or similar).</li>

What you will get in return:

Competitive Salary: &nbsp;We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.

Work-Life Harmony: &nbsp;Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid

Generous Time Off: &nbsp;Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.

Employee Referral Program: &nbsp;Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.

Comprehensive Health &amp; Pension Benefits: &nbsp;From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!

Workation Wonderland: &nbsp;Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!

Volunteer Days: &nbsp;Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

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