SQL DBA – Quant Hedge Fund

Overview

In questa role you will manage a large SQL Server and SAP ASE database estate for a leading hedge fund, shaping global database strategy and automation. You collaborate with developers to optimize SQL and database design, ensuring performance, security, and reliable backups. The environment emphasizes high-performance tech and a calm, open culture. You will be rewarded with strong compensation and immediate participation in performance bonuses.

Pay / Benefits

• base salary 85k
• bonus 20k
• pension
• bonus from day 1
• London-based role
• open, relaxed culture

Responsibilities

• Specialize in SQL Server and SAP ASE administration
• Plan and design global database architectures including hardware and storage
• Capacity planning for new and existing systems
• Collaborate with developers on SQL optimization and DB design
• Install, upgrade, and migrate databases
• Configure and monitor backup policies
• Release changes to UAT and production environments
• Maintain database security policies
• Develop SQL-based automation systems
• Automate database maintenance tasks
• Implement disaster recovery and high availability measures
• Explore exotic SQL Server features (Service Broker, SQLCLR)

Key requirements

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Expertise in administering a large SQL Server estate
• Familiarity with Windows Server up to 2012 R2
• Automation development for SQL estate
• Fluency in T-SQL
• Troubleshooting and resolving database performance issues
• Understanding of networks and SAN storage
• Experience with SQL Server disaster recovery and high availability technologies
• Knowledge of SAP ASE 15
• Exposure to Linux (RHEL 6 preferred)

• Strong problem-solving ability
• Collaborative mindset with developers
• Attention to detail
• SQL Server administration
• SAP ASE 15 administration
• T-SQL

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