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$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from DV Trading LLC Talent Acquisition Manager Focused on Technology at DV Trading
About Us: Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser. Overview: We are seeking a Database Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure organization. In this role, youll work alongside a Sr Engineers to build, operate, and optimize a diverse suite of modern database platforms that power DVs proprietary trading systems and enterprise services. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical curiosity, operational discipline, and strong communication skills. Youll 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 Discretionary bonus eligibility Medical, dental, and vision insurance HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance Flexible vacation policy Retirement plan with employer match Paid parental leave Wellness Programs Seniority level
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Database Engineer
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DV Trading LLC Join to apply for the
Database Engineer
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DV Trading LLC Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by DV Trading LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from DV Trading LLC Talent Acquisition Manager Focused on Technology at DV Trading
About Us: Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser. Overview: We are seeking a Database Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure organization. In this role, youll work alongside a Sr Engineers to build, operate, and optimize a diverse suite of modern database platforms that power DVs proprietary trading systems and enterprise services. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical curiosity, operational discipline, and strong communication skills. Youll 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 Discretionary bonus eligibility Medical, dental, and vision insurance HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance Flexible vacation policy Retirement plan with employer match Paid parental leave Wellness Programs Seniority level
Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Information Technology and Engineering Industries
Financial Services and Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DV Trading LLC by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Database Engineer roles.
Deerfield, IL $98,600.00-$157,500.00 1 month ago Deerfield, IL $98,600.00-$157,500.00 1 month ago Deerfield, IL $98,600.00-$157,500.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $95,000.00-$105,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $124,987.00-$154,980.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $98,100.00-$196,200.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$220,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$120,000.00 5 months ago Rosemont, IL $165,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$120,000.00 5 days ago Bedford Park, IL $109,200.00-$160,871.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$143,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $81,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Schaumburg, IL $110,000.00-$145,000.00 3 weeks ago Glenview, IL $80,000.00-$120,000.00 2 hours ago Senior Data Engineer ( Chicago or Boston )
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