Trexquant Investment LP ยท 1 day ago
Database Administrator (USA)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTrexquant Investment LP is a growing systematic fund manager seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) who is passionate about data. The DBA will take ownership of databases, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and optimized for speed and scalability in a SQL environment supporting high-performance transactional systems.
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Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) such as MariaDB/MySQL and Postgres
Monitor database performance, identify issues, and implement optimizations for efficiency and scalability
Perform regular backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery planning
Manage and secure database access and configurations
Optimize queries, indexes, and transaction performance
Lead schema design and migrations (e.g., Alembic)
Implement infrastructure-as-code for reliable deployments
Collaborate with developers to design, test, and deploy database solutions that support business needs
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging database technologies
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another related STEM field; advanced degree preferred
5+ years DBA experience across industries, experience in finance or trading environment is a plus
Strong expertise in SQL programming and MariaDB/MySQL, PostgresSQL, or MicrosoftSQL as RDMS or data management systems
Experience working with Database monitoring tools (ex. Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, etc)
Experience supporting relational (RDBMS) and non-relational data systems
Proficiency in database internals, indexing, and optimizers
Experience with monitoring, schema migration, and infra-as-code
Strong problem-solving skills and drive to tackle complex data challenges
Knowledge of OLTP systems, including their data models, transactional workloads, and performance considerations
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
experience in finance or trading environment is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performance
Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial markets
PPO Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits - making your commute smoother
Company
Trexquant Investment LP
Trexquant Investment LP is an Investment Management company.
51-200 employees
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