Technology, Senior Database Administrator, Director

Job Purpose:

BTIG is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Database Administrator to design, deliver, and maintain a robust, high-performance database infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and security of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, and KDB+ databases supporting critical internal applications and trading systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Database Administration & Optimization Manage and maintain SQL Server and Postgres environments, including backups and restores using

Rubrik , space management, capacity planning, and archiving. Proactively optimize database performance, including analyzing query execution plans, tuning SQL queries, and optimizing indexes. Manage database schema migrations using

golang-migrate

and CI/CD pipelines ( Jenkins ). Use

Redgate ,

pgAdmin , for database DevOps, administration, and cross-platform management. Execute seamless database upgrades and migrations across all supported versions. Evaluate and deploy

CloudNativePG

for Kubernetes-native PostgreSQL deployments on

Kubernetes . Monitoring & Observability

Build and maintain database monitoring dashboards and alerts using

Prometheus

and

Grafana . Integrate database health metrics with existing

LogicMonitor

infrastructure monitoring. Set up proactive measures to maintain database health, performance, and availability across all environments. Security & Governance

Implement and enforce standard security parameters, including rigorous access controls and restrictions on individual logins, to protect company data and ensure compliance with financial regulatory requirements. Manage database credentials and secrets rotation through

HashiCorp Vault

and

LastPass . Ensure database backup policies meet regulatory retention and disaster recovery requirements using

Rubrik . Collaboration & Automation

Partner closely with application developers to configure connectors and optimize database interactions across Linux and Windows environments. Administer and optimize

ActiveBatch

workload automation, including maintaining its SQL Server backend and scheduling database maintenance jobs. Build and manage data orchestration workflows in

Apache Airflow

for database ETL, maintenance, and pipeline scheduling. Support

Redpanda

(Kafka-compatible) streaming data pipelines that connect to database systems. Leverage a DevOps mindset to script, automate, and create self-service tools for routine DBA tasks using CI/CD platforms ( Jenkins ,

GitHub ). Requirements & Qualifications:

Technical Expertise

5+ years of hands-on experience in database administration and architecture in a clustered environment. Deep, hands-on expertise with

SQL Server

(all versions) and

PostgreSQL , with experience running PostgreSQL on

Kubernetes

(e.g.,

CloudNativePG ). Strong practical experience with

MongoDB ,

Redis , and

ClickHouse . Familiarity with

KDB+

a plus. Proficiency with

Terraform ,

Ansible , and

Helm

for database infrastructure provisioning. Experience with

GitOps workflows

(Flux, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) for database deployment automation. Familiarity with

Prometheus

and

Grafana

for database observability. Experience with enterprise backup and recovery platforms ( Rubrik ) for database protection, point-in-time recovery, and compliance retention policies. Experience with enterprise workload automation platforms ( ActiveBatch ,

Apache Airflow ), including managing their underlying database dependencies. Thorough understanding of underlying database technologies, architecture, and emerging industry trends. Professional Skills

Experience supporting database infrastructure in

financial services ,

capital markets , or

trading environments

is strongly preferred. Outstanding organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Strategic thinker with a budget-focused mindset and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Strong leadership and people skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive results through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Important Notes:

Must be authorized to work full time in the U.S., BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type No phone calls please, the applicant will be contacted within two weeks if successful About BTIG:

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm's core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. BTIG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Compensation:

BTIG offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, years of applicable experience, skills, qualifications, licensure and certifications, and other business and organization needs. The current estimated base salary range for this role is $180,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year. Please note that certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus or overtime.

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