Our client is a Limassol based Agency Broker, providing wholesale liquidity services in spot FX, precious metals, energy, and CFDs through our extensive network of Tier-1 banks, non-banks, and ECNs Brokers. They are currently looking to recruit a dynamic Database Manager/Developer to join their team..
Database Manager/Developer - Financial Services
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site preferred, Hybrid available
Position Overview:
- We are seeking an experienced Database Manager/Developer to join our technology team in supporting our mission-critical financial trading infrastructure.
- This role combines strategic database management with hands-on development expertise, focusing on building robust database systems that support high-frequency trading operations, regulatory compliance, and real-time financial data processing in the fast-paced institutional trading environment.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems that handle significant transaction volumes while ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and security in compliance with financial services regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Infrastructure & Architecture:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable database infrastructure to support high-volume trading operations
- Implement and manage MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server environments optimized for financial data processing
- Develop and maintain database schemas, data models, and architectural documentation for trading systems
- Ensure optimal database performance through proactive monitoring and real-time optimization
Database Administration & Maintenance:
- Perform critical database maintenance including automated backups, updates, and security patches
- Implement and manage comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies for trading data
- Monitor database performance and resolve issues with minimal impact on trading operations
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with financial industry regulations including ASIC and FCA requirements
Development & Optimization:
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database functions for trading applications
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize real-time trading application database interactions
- Implement database triggers, views, and other objects supporting trading workflows
- Conduct performance tuning and query optimization for high-frequency trading systems
Cloud & Integration:
- Manage and optimize database systems on AWS cloud infrastructure supporting global operations
- Support data integration and ETL processes for trading data aggregation and reporting
- Ensure seamless connectivity between cloud-based and on-premises financial systems
Security & Compliance:
- Implement and maintain database security protocols and access controls for financial data
- Ensure compliance with financial services regulations and institutional-grade security standards
- Monitor and audit database access and activities for regulatory reporting requirements
Required Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in database management and development roles, preferably in financial services
- Expert-level proficiency in SQL with proven experience in query optimization for high-volume systems
- Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server in production environments
- Strong experience with AWS cloud database services and infrastructure management
- Proficiency in database design, data modeling, and schema development for financial applications
- Experience with backup and recovery strategies, high availability configurations for critical systems
Programming & Scripting:
- Proficiency in Python, C#, scripting, and data processing
- Experience with additional programming languages beneficial for trading system integration
- Knowledge of database administration tools and real-time monitoring solutions
Professional Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced tradingenvironment
- Experience working in regulated financial services environments
- Understanding of data governance, compliance requirements, and risk management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with high-frequency trading systems and real-time data processing
- Knowledge of financial data standards and regulatory reporting requirements
- Familiarity with trading platforms and financial market data structures
- Experience with database clustering, replication, and high-availability architectures
- Understanding of FX market operations and institutional trading workflows
- Experience with database automation and configuration management tools
- Knowledge of data warehousing and business intelligence concepts
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Salary:
- According to experience and open to negotiations
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Database Manager/Developer with reference number 3750.
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