Database Developer (PostgreSQL)

2-4 years of experience in database development, PostgreSQL support, data engineering, or a closely related software/data role.

Strong PostgreSQL and SQL skills, including schema design, query development, debugging, and performance-oriented thinking.

Working knowledge of database maintenance and operational support concepts, including logs, users/roles, permissions, backups, vacuum/analyze, and basic monitoring.

Python programming experience for automation, data validation, or ETL-style workflows.

Experience working in Unix/Linux environments and using shell scripting or command-line tools for investigation and support.

Ability to investigate data correctness issues, troubleshoot root causes, and implement durable fixes rather than one-off manual corrections.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work with engineering, analytics, reporting, and support stakeholders.

Experience with PostgreSQL materialized views, partitioning strategies, stored functions, query-plan analysis, and index tuning.

Experience supporting production reporting or analytics databases where data accuracy and reliability are critical.

Experience with ETL pipelines, data warehouse workflows, data quality checks, or scheduled data-load processes.

Familiarity with Python libraries such as pandas or NumPy, especially in validation, ETL, or data-reconciliation workflows.

Familiarity with BI/reporting tools, especially Sisense or similar platforms backed by PostgreSQL.

Exposure to financial markets, execution analytics, transaction cost analysis, market data, or trading data models.

Interest in applying automation and modern development practices to improve database deployment, diagnostics, monitoring, and schema evolution.

At FlexTrade, we value innovation, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll work with a global team of experts, contribute to mission-critical projects, and help shape the future of trading technology.

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