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    Principal DBA - United Kingdom - Deriv

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    Reading, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/10/2023

    As a Principal DBA at Deriv, you will be stepping into a key leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are both innovative and relevant. Your primary role will be guiding high-impact projects to fruition, collaborating with management, and developing strategic roadmaps that align with Deriv's business goals.

    As part of our Infrastructure and Resilience group, your expertise will directly influence the performance and reliability of our online trading platform. With a focus on database scalability, security, and performance, you will work closely with product developers and other teams. You will ensure the seamless flow and robust security of information on our platforms, catering to high traffic volumes and demanding operational needs.

    • Tackle a fast-paced, technically demanding environment, showing initiative and taking charge of resolving Deriv's most intricate challenges.

    • Collaborate closely with the DBA team and cross-functional groups to execute vital initiatives. For example, you might be migrating our database clusters to Kubernetes, reviewing database architecture, or investigating new data platforms.

    • Explore and assess the evolving database and tech landscape, ensuring Deriv remains at the forefront of innovation.

    • Drive improvements to meet rising demands in volume, performance, security, and availability, keeping our platforms optimised and ahead of challenges.

    • Investigate and integrate new data platforms, ensuring they align with our growth trajectory and technical aspirations.

    • Act as a mentor and guide to team members, fostering their growth and strengthening the collective capabilities of your team.

    What you have
    • 15+ years of recent experience as a database engineer or DBA, with PostgreSQL, SQL, PL/pgSQL, or similar technologies

    • A university degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field

    • Extensive experience working with large, distributed, high-performance, high-availability databases with 24/7 uptime

    • Excellent software development skills with at least one multi-purpose language like Java, .NET, or Python

    • Knowledge of Linux, Shell Scripting, and AWS/GCP

    • Ability to travel occasionally to office locations across the globe

    • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

    What's good to have
    • Work experience in the fintech and/or trading organisations

    • Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes, database CI/CD tools and their implementation, SQL Server, MySQL, and Redis

    • Annual performance bonus

    • Casual dress code

    • Travel and internet allowances

    • A chance to work with top talent from across the globe (70+ nationalities)

    • Ample team-building and bonding activities

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