HFM

Database reliability engineer in trading platforms

In short

Senior Database Reliability Engineer role at a multi-asset trading broker, responsible for planning, scaling, and securing databases supporting trading platforms, including backup/recovery testing, automation, and on-call rotation. Works closely with DevOps and developers to ensure database reliability and performance. Requires 3+ years of experience, strong RDBMS design skills, Python familiarity, and knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana. Based in Larnaca, Cyprus, with a hybrid work model.

About the Role
HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a driven and strategic Senior Database Reliability Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities
•Participate in the planning, management, and scaling of datastores to meet requirements.
•Protect databases through rigorous testing of backup and recovery processes and perform regular security audits.
•Use software and tooling to automate manual tasks, enabling engineers to innovate without risking data integrity.
•Conduct risk analysis to determine which database challenges to address and which to automate or optimize.
•Work closely with DevOps and team leaders to ensure high levels of standardization, reliability, testability, maintainability, and system availability.
•Educate and support developers, building necessary guardrails to empower them in their database management efforts.
•Participate in the team's on-call rotation.
Requirements
•Familiarity with Python.
•Strong foundation in database design, implementation, and maintenance of RDBMSs.
•3+ years of working experience.
•Ability to guide software engineers in optimizing database performance through query structuring and database engine fine-tuning.
•Expertise in preventing database failures and handling failure recovery scenarios.
•Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
•Ability to communicate technical concepts across teams effectively.
•Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Graphite, and Grafana.
•Skilled in documenting and presenting best practices for data storage systems to internal and external teams.
Benefits
•Hybrid Work Model (2 days working from home)
•Wolt Meal Allowance
•Comprehensive Health Insurance
•Provident Fund (Upon completion of the trial period)
•Summer Short Fridays
•Additional Paid Annual Leave (up to 30 days, based on years of service)
•Birthday Leave
•Udemy Business access
•Gym Membership
•Referral Bonus Program
•Additional Support: Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance (If applicable)

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