Forex / Trading

Cyprus

Libertex  Europe 

Software Engineering & System Design

Libertex Europe OverviewPart of the Libertex Group, Libertex is an online broker offering tradable CFDs with underlying assets being commodities, Forex, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and others. Libertex also offers investments in real stocks. &nbsp;Over the years, Libertex has received multiple prestigious awards and recognitions, including “Best Global Broker” (Ultimate Fintech Awards, 2025), “Best Online Trading Platform” (Fintech Breakthrough Awards, 2025), and “Most Trusted Broker” (European CEO, 2024). A firm believer in the power of sports to inspire, empower and push for success, Libertex is the Official Online Trading Partner of Audi Revolut F1 Team.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since being founded in 1997, the Libertex Group has grown into a robust fintech powerhouse, with an established presence in various jurisdictions, serving millions of clients from several countries all over the world. &nbsp;In Europe the Libertex trading platform is operated by Indication Investments Ltd., a Cyprus Investment Firm regulated and supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF License number 164/12. &nbsp;Job Overview&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced and operationally focused Database Administrator (DBA) to manage our heterogeneous database environment. In this role, you will own the health, performance, and security of our MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server instances.This role bridges the gap between traditional database administration and modern data engineering. You will be the primary custodian of our data replication infrastructure, managing Change Data Capture (CDC) pipelines using tools like AWS DMS, Airbyte, or Fivetran. You will ensure that data flows seamlessly from transactional systems to our data warehouse/lake without compromising the performance of our production applications. &nbsp;Main Responsibilities<ul><li>Install, configure, and upgrade cloud database instances (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL).</li><li>Analyze query execution plans, manage indexes, and optimize table structures to ensure low-latency performance.</li><li>Manage high availability and disaster recovery setups, including clustering (e.g., Always On Availability Groups), read replicas, and regular backup/restore testing.</li><li>Manage user access controls, implement encryption at rest/in transit, and audit permissions to enforce least-privilege access.</li><li>Manage and monitor data replication and CDC tasks using AWS DMS, Airbyte, Debezium, or similar tools.</li><li>Configure source databases for CDC (e.g., MySQL binary logs, PostgreSQL WAL/logical replication slots, SQL Server CDC/MS Replication) while minimizing I/O overhead.</li><li>Proactively monitor replication lag and latency, tuning batch sizes and commit intervals to support near real-time data availability.</li><li>Partner with engineering teams to manage schema changes (DDL) and prevent disruptions to downstream replication pipelines.</li><li>Monitor disk usage, including transaction log retention (WAL/Binlog) required for replication tools, to prevent storage exhaustion.</li><li>Automate routine maintenance and monitoring tasks using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.</li><li>Set up monitoring and alerts for database health (CPU, memory, I/O) and replication metrics (CDC latency, slot size) using tools like Datadog, CloudWatch, or PMM.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.</li><li>Previous experience of at least 5 years as a Database Administrator,&nbsp; administering PostgreSQL (v12+), MySQL (v8.0+), and SQL Server (2016+) in production environments.</li><li>Excellent command of the English language.</li><li>Strong proficiency with at least one replication/ETL tool such as AWS DMS, Airbyte, Fivetran, Qlik Replicate, Striim, or similar.</li><li>Deep understanding of database internals required for replication and Change Data Capture (CDC).</li><li>Experience with managed cloud database services such as AWS RDS, Aurora, or Azure SQL Database.</li><li>Proficiency in Python, Shell, or PowerShell for automation and API interaction.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both Software Engineers (upstream) and Data Engineers (downstream).</li><li>Calm and methodical during production incidents, including outages or replication failures.</li><li>Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible for provisioning database resources (nice to have).</li></ul>Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>24 working days of annual leave</li><li>Comprehensive Global Medical Insurance Plan, with coverage for the employee and their immediate family from day one</li><li>Udemy Business unlimited membership</li><li>Company discount card with access to various goods and services</li><li>Corporate events and team building activities</li><li>Professional and personal development opportunities in a fast-growing environment&nbsp;</li></ul>Apply directly via the following link <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://apply.workable.com/libertex-europe/j/6D5C5BA218/">https://apply.workable.com/libertex-europe/j/6D5C5BA218/</a> or send us your CV via email at <a href="mailto:careers@libertex.com">careers@libertex.com</a>&nbsp; Libertex Europe is an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by the law. Candidate privacy is respected, and all data is securely stored and used solely for recruitment purposes, in line with GDPR and our internal policies. Unsuccessful applicants may have their data retained for future opportunities unless deletion is requested in accordance with our Company's Privacy Policy. &nbsp;

Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

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