Database Performance Engineer - PostgreSQL - Remote

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Database Performance Engineer with strong expertise in PostgreSQL for our client in the banking sector.

In Short

• Perform SQL analysis, tuning, and database optimization.
• Execute data migration activities across systems and environments.
• Manage and implement migration from cluster to container architectures.
• Introduce and configure Citus for distributed database scaling.
• Design and build ETL pipelines to support data processing and integration.
• Conduct application performance optimization to ensure stability and efficiency.
• Support and collaborate in requirements management.
• Analyze and implement customer requirements in close coordination with stakeholders.
• Support functional testing, including SQL-based test analysis.
• Perform and assist in technical testing to validate solution performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals and query handling.
• Strong understanding of database performance, data management, and SQL optimization.
• Experience with analytical workloads and update-heavy scenarios.
• Hands-on experience designing and interpreting performance experiments.
• Familiarity with observability tools and performance metrics.
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills.
• Experience with Citus, including columnar storage, is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects.
• Collaborate with a talented team.
• Flexible working hours.
• Competitive salary and benefits.