Senior Database Administrator

Equit is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.

Think finance is stuffy? Think again.

Engineering Platforms department

Senior Database Administrator

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MySQL / MariaDB / PostgreSQL databases across production and non-production environments.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot replication topologies (master-replica, Galera Cluster, streaming replication).
• Write and maintain SQL scripts and stored procedures for automation, data synchronization, and reporting tasks.
• Perform query optimization, index tuning, and performance analysis.
• Manage backup, recovery, and routine maintenance operations.
• Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to ensure database reliability, security, and performance.
• Monitor database health and proactively identify potential issues.
• Assist with database upgrades, migrations, and patching

Experience Requirements

• 2–4 years

  of hands-on experience with

  MySQL

  or

  MariaDB

  in production environments.
• Practical experience with

  PostgreSQL

  administration and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of

  replication

  ,

  Galera Cluster

  , and

  high-availability

  configurations.
• Solid

  SQL scripting

  and

  query optimization

  skills.
• Familiarity with

  database monitoring

  and troubleshooting tools.
• Comfortable working in

  Linux environments

  with basic shell scripting skills.
• Exposure to

  Azure SQL Database

  or

  NoSQL technologies

  (e.g., Cosmos DB, MongoDB) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative and proactive team player with good communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ClickHouse, Redis, or other analytical or caching databases.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Azure or GCP).
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, or infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

Perks

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
• Smart working options
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Personalized career development
• Company lunch in the office
• Regular company events

With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.

“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.