SQL Database Administrator / Engineer - Hedge fund

About the role

Our client, a growing hedge fund based in NY, is looking for an SQL DBA / Developer to join the team. They are seeking a motivated technologist who thrives on solving complex challenges and designing resilient, secure, and high-performance systems. You will play a key role in shaping the firm’s next-generation data platform.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience, ideally within the financial sector (equity, credit, derivatives trading environments)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
• Development experience across multiple languages (SQL, PowerShell, Python) for solving complex problems and building automation
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting for repeatable deployments
• Database performance tuning and optimization: ability to analyze execution plans, manage indexing strategies, and troubleshoot query bottlenecks
• Database design and modelling fundamentals: normalization, constraints, transactions, and schema versioning

Pluses

• Experience with Apache Iceberg on object storage (S3) and engines
• Exposure to multiple database platforms such as PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redshift, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.
• Exposure to distributed data platforms (Kafka)
• Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure (storage, networking, compute), Linux and Windows Server
• Exposure to Kubernetes