Database Administrator (USA) bei Trexquant

Trexquant is a growing systematic fund manager with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) who is passionate about data and excited by the challenge of keeping mission-critical systems running at peak performance. In this role, you will  take ownership of our databases, ensuring they are secure, reliable and optimized for speed and scalability. This role pertains to a SQL environment, supporting high-performance transactional (OLTP) systems.

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.

Requirements

• 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 as RDMS or data management systemsExperience 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.

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.

Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer