Susquehanna International Group
Systems and Database Engineer | Database Services | Experienced Hire
Susquehanna International Group, Narberth, Pennsylvania, United States, 19072
Overview
Our Production Services Team is looking for an Engineer
with a strong foundation in database technologies—not just a traditional DBA, but someone who understands how databases fit into a broader system architecture and can collaborate across disciplines to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability.
This role is part of a front office support team, focused on application database engineering for trading platforms and directly supporting traders in a high-performance, low-latency environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems.
Optimize database performance, indexing, and query execution plans.
Develop and maintain SQL scripts, stored procedures, and triggers.
Ensure database reliability, availability, and security across Linux-based systems.
Perform regular database backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery planning.
Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues related to database performance and connectivity.
Collaborate with developers, data analysts, and DevOps teams to support data-driven applications.
Automate database maintenance tasks using shell scripting and other tools.
What we’re looking for • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).• 1-5 years of experience in database engineering or administration.• Strong proficiency in Linux (shell scripting, system monitoring, cron jobs).• Advanced knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.• Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning tools.• Understanding of data integrity, normalization, and indexing strategies.• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Skills • Experience with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL).• Knowledge of database replication, clustering, and high availability setups.• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).• Exposure to data warehousing and ETL processes.
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.
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with a strong foundation in database technologies—not just a traditional DBA, but someone who understands how databases fit into a broader system architecture and can collaborate across disciplines to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability.
This role is part of a front office support team, focused on application database engineering for trading platforms and directly supporting traders in a high-performance, low-latency environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems.
Optimize database performance, indexing, and query execution plans.
Develop and maintain SQL scripts, stored procedures, and triggers.
Ensure database reliability, availability, and security across Linux-based systems.
Perform regular database backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery planning.
Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues related to database performance and connectivity.
Collaborate with developers, data analysts, and DevOps teams to support data-driven applications.
Automate database maintenance tasks using shell scripting and other tools.
What we’re looking for • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).• 1-5 years of experience in database engineering or administration.• Strong proficiency in Linux (shell scripting, system monitoring, cron jobs).• Advanced knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.• Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning tools.• Understanding of data integrity, normalization, and indexing strategies.• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Skills • Experience with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL).• Knowledge of database replication, clustering, and high availability setups.• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).• Exposure to data warehousing and ETL processes.
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.
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