Overview

We are seeking a Database Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure organization. In this role, you’ll work alongside Infrastructure Engineers to build, operate, and optimize a diverse suite of modern database platforms that power DV’s proprietary trading systems and enterprise services. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical curiosity, operational discipline, and strong communication skills. You’ll work cross-functionally with DevOps, Systems, Networking, and Trading teams to support both greenfield deployments and production operations. This role includes participation in a shared on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL, Redis and CockroachDB
• Support schema design, query tuning, and performance optimization for mission-critical workloads
• Collaborate with developers and traders on data modeling and system requirements across varied business use cases
• Automate database operations and provisioning tasks using Bash (required) and Python (preferred) with an eye toward Infrastructure-as-Code
• Participate in performance monitoring and observability using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and internal dashboards
• Contribute to and maintain operational runbooks, change records, and disaster recovery documentation
• Work with the team to support replication, backup verification, and failover procedures
• Maintain a security-first mindset by adhering to access control policies and proper change management practices
• Share on-call responsibilities with the Database Engineering team, supporting 24/7 availability of critical systems

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience supporting SQL-based and NoSQL database systems in a production environment
• Rapid problem-solving skills with a proven ability to move from root cause analysis to resolution under time pressure
• Working knowledge of database internals, replication strategies, and backup methodologies
• Comfortable with Linux command-line tools and scripting in Bash; Python scripting experience is a plus
• Experience with database observability and motivation to improve performance and operational visibility
• Familiarity with concepts like HA, DR, and PITR; ability to participate in recovery exercises and production support
• Clear communicator with a collaborative working style and the ability to engage with engineers, traders, and business stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the drive to improve systems through automation and documentation

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services and Technology
• Information and Media

London, England, United Kingdom