Senior Database Specialist – Quant team

Overview

In this role you will design, implement, and automate database platforms across Windows and Linux, supporting a high-profile hedge fund’s core technology stack. You’ll own and extend the existing database environment, workflows, and automation within a cross-functional Infrastructure Engineering team. You’ll partner with global DB admins to deliver self-service, automation-driven solutions that scale. The opportunity combines hands-on engineering with enterprise-grade infrastructure in a hybrid London setting, offering meaningful impact in a fast-paced financial environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working in London
• competitive salary
• bonus scheme (20-40%)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and integrate database platforms on Windows and Linux
• Own and build out the existing database environment, workflows, and automation
• Collaborate with a global team of database administrators
• Develop self-service and automation-driven solutions for enterprise infrastructure
• Maintain and enhance operating systems, authentication, virtualization, networks, and messaging services (Windows and Linux)

Key requirements

• Comp Sci Degree or similar
• Strong SQL Server
• Working Knowledge of Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, or Cassandra
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, and C# is preferred
• Working knowledge of networking protocols, information security concepts, and OS internals

• Genuine interest in constructing technology and empowering others
• team collaboration
• curiosity
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Redis

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