Postgres DBA

Actus Search

Greater London, UK

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

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Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Databases Continuous Integration Database Development Linux Disaster Recovery Perl (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server Performance Tuning

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Job description

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

Requirements

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.

About the company

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.