Wealthsimple
Sr. Database Administrator, Data Platform
Wealthsimple, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458
Employer Industry: Financial Technology (Fintech)
Why consider this job opportunity
Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Retirement savings matching plan using employer resources
20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets
Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
Remote-first work environment with a diverse and inclusive team
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Design, implement, and maintain database infrastructure across development, testing, and production environments
Monitor database performance and implement optimizations to improve query efficiency
Develop and maintain backup/recovery procedures and ensure data integrity
Create Python scripts for database automation, monitoring, and maintenance tasks
Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize database schemas and queries
What is Required (Qualifications)
5+ years of hands‑on administration experience in production environments for at least one of: Redshift, Snowflake, PostgreSQL
Proficient in Python scripting for database automation and management tasks
Strong understanding of database internals, optimization, and performance tuning
Experience with high‑availability deployments and disaster recovery strategies
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience with cost optimization operations, especially within AWS
Experience with financial technology systems and related compliance requirements
Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
Contributions to open‑source database projects or tools
Familiarity with data observability and visualization tools (Preset, Datadog, etc.)
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Why consider this job opportunity
Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Retirement savings matching plan using employer resources
20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets
Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
Remote-first work environment with a diverse and inclusive team
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Design, implement, and maintain database infrastructure across development, testing, and production environments
Monitor database performance and implement optimizations to improve query efficiency
Develop and maintain backup/recovery procedures and ensure data integrity
Create Python scripts for database automation, monitoring, and maintenance tasks
Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize database schemas and queries
What is Required (Qualifications)
5+ years of hands‑on administration experience in production environments for at least one of: Redshift, Snowflake, PostgreSQL
Proficient in Python scripting for database automation and management tasks
Strong understanding of database internals, optimization, and performance tuning
Experience with high‑availability deployments and disaster recovery strategies
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience with cost optimization operations, especially within AWS
Experience with financial technology systems and related compliance requirements
Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
Contributions to open‑source database projects or tools
Familiarity with data observability and visualization tools (Preset, Datadog, etc.)
#FinancialTechnology #DataEngineering #RemoteWork #CareerGrowth #DiversityInTech
We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal‑opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately. We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top‑tier employer.
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