cube - Senior Database Engineer
Requirements
• Practical experience administering and supporting SQL Server platforms. • Strong hands-on experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, stored procedure development, and troubleshooting. • Hands-on experience designing, supporting, and troubleshooting AlwaysOn Availability Groups and HA/DR solutions. • Experience working closely with application development teams. • Exposure to supporting databases in cloud or hybrid environments. • Advanced T-SQL skills for diagnostics analysis and development support. • Experience in supporting databases in cloud or hybrid environments. • Understanding of operational disciplines: monitoring, change control, incident management. • Clear communication skills, able to explain system risks, impacts, and trade-offs to non-specialists. • Ability to work independently within a defined scope, exercising sound judgement and accountability. • Working experience with PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB. • Experience with Azure SQL and Azure-hosted database services. • Automation and scripting experience (PowerShell, T-SQL, or similar). • Familiarity with Agile or DevOps delivery models. • Exposure to CI/CD practices for database changes. • Knowledge of Change Data Capture (CDC) concepts and data change tracking mechanisms. • If you are passionate about leveraging technology to transform regulatory compliance and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and interest in CUBE.
Responsibilities
• Database Platform Operations • Act as a key technical contributor supporting production and non-production SQL Server databases that underpin business-critical applications. • Perform hands-on production DBA activities, including operational support, troubleshooting, and performance investigation. • Support the operation of AlwaysOn Availability Groups. • Investigate and resolve database-related issues such as performance degradation, blocking, deadlocks, resource contention, and application-impacting incidents. • Ensure databases meet agreed standards for availability, performance, security, and recoverability. • Support stable day-to-day operation of database services while identifying opportunities for improvement. • Cloud & Multi-Platform Support • Support and operate Azure SQL workloads in line with platform and security standards. • Provide hands-on support for PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB environments as part of the wider data estate. • Work with platform and infrastructure teams in all areas impacting database services. • Provide application-focused database support across the wider data estate where required. • Automation & Engineering • Automate database provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and deployments using T-SQL, PowerShell, or equivalent tooling. • Use version control and CI/CD pipelines to manage database scripts and operational changes. • Contribute to reusable database patterns, standards, and operational tooling. • Reduce manual effort and operational risk through engineering-led improvements. • Monitoring & Incident Response • Monitor database health, performance, and capacity, responding to alerts and incidents as required. • Take ownership of complex incidents, contributing to investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation. • Validate backup, recovery, and resilience mechanisms through regular testing. • Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing • Work closely with developers and engineering teams to support effective database access patterns, query design, and schema changes. • Act as a bridge between development and production operations, helping reduce production risk through early engagement and guidance. • Maintain clear documentation for systems, changes, known issues, and operational procedures. • Provide peer support within the DBA team and actively develop expertise across database engineering and operations disciplines.
Benefits
• 🌍 CUBE is a globally recognized brand at the forefront of Regulatory Technology. Our industry-leading SaaS solutions are trusted by the world’s top financial institutions globally. • 🚀 In 2024, we achieved over 50% growth, both organically and through two strategic acquisitions. We’re a fast-paced, high-performing team that thrives on pushing boundaries—continuously evolving our products, services, and operations. At CUBE, we don’t just keep up we stay ahead. • 🌱 We believe our future is built by bold, ambitious individuals who are driven to make a real difference. Our “make it happen” culture empowers you to take ownership of your career and accelerate your personal and professional development from day one. • 🌐 With over 700 CUBERs across 19 countries spanning EMEA, the Americas, and APAC, we operate as one team with a shared mission to transform regulatory compliance. Diversity, collaboration, and purpose are the heartbeat of our success. • 💡 We were among the first to harness the power of AI in regulatory intelligence, and we continue to lead with our cutting-edge technology. At CUBE, You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in AI research and engineering in developing impactful solutions that are reshaping the world of regulatory compliance.
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