About the role
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.
You will join the Database Engineering team, responsible for maintaining secure, reliable and scalable database services. Working closely with engineers and business users, you will support database operations and translate business requirements into practical database solutions, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL.
Your Future Role within QRT
You will...
- Administer, maintain and secure PostgreSQL databases across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues and improve performance and availability.
- Maintain and test backup, recovery and disaster recovery procedures.
- Support database design, high availability, capacity planning and upgrades.
- Manage database access and permissions in line with security requirements.
- Work with engineers and business users to understand data requirements and resolve database issues.
- Automate routine administration tasks and maintain clear operational documentation.
Your Present Skillset
- At least five years of production PostgreSQL administration experience across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Working knowledge of database monitoring, performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery.
- Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments.
- Experience using SQL and database procedural languages to develop and maintain database solutions.
- Experience managing database security, access controls and permissions.
- Scripting and automation skills using tools such as Python, Shell, PowerShell or Ansible.
- Familiarity with additional database platforms such as SQL Server, ClickHouse or Snowflake.
- A structured, proactive approach to troubleshooting, testing and documentation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with attention to detail.
QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.