Senior Database Engineer

At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for over a million clients globally. Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose. Why this role matters As a Senior Database Engineer at Exness, you will join a senior team of database engineers and platform engineers responsible for the company’s large-scale database and data platform infrastructure. The team operates hundreds of production database clusters across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Cassandra, and other distributed data systems powering critical global workloads. In addition to operating these environments, the team develops internal platform solutions and automation tooling that enable reliability, scalability, observability, and efficient self-service operations across the engineering organization. This is not a traditional DBA role. The position combines database engineering, platform engineering, automation, and reliability engineering. You will work on high-scale systems, improve operational excellence, automate complex workflows, and help evolve the next generation of Exness’s internal data platform capabilities. The role is based in our office in Limassol, Cyprus. In case of relocation, we offer full relocation support for you and your family to make your move smooth and worry-free. What you'll actually do Design and evolve distributed database architectures for high availability and scalabilityOwn replication strategies, failover mechanisms, and data consistency modelsEnsure reliability of database platforms in production environmentsLead incident response and root cause analysis for database-related issuesIndependently troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance and reliability issuesDefine preventive measures to eliminate recurring issuesAnalyze and optimize complex queries and database workloadsDesign indexing strategies and data models for high-load systemsIdentify and eliminate system-wide performance bottlenecksDesign and implement automation for database operations (backups, failover, scaling)Improve Infrastructure-as-Code and deployment processes for databasesReduce manual operational workload through automationPlan and manage capacity for growing datasets and workloadsOptimize storage, compute usage, and performance trade-offsSupport large-scale data processing systemsDefine and enforce database security standards (roles, privileges, auditing)Ensure compliance with internal security policiesProtect sensitive data through secure configurations and practicesPartner with developers, SRE, and infrastructure teams to design efficient solutionsProvide guidance on database usage, performance, and best practicesAct as a subject matter expert for database-related decisionsMentor junior and mid-level database engineersConduct reviews of database changes and operational practicesDrive adoption of best practices across teams Who We’re Looking For Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field4–7+ years of experience in database engineering / DBA rolesExperience working with high-load, distributed systemsDeep expertise in at least two production-grade database platforms (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)Strong experience with HA/DR strategies and database clusteringUnderstanding of SLI/SLO principles and production reliability practicesAdvanced performance tuning and query optimization skillsStrong understanding of database fundamentals: consistency, isolation, scalingExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)Experience with automation (scripts, IaC, CI/CD pipelines)Strong ownership and accountability for production systemsAbility to solve complex technical problems independentlySystems thinking and proactive mindsetStrong communication and stakeholder collaboration What We Offer Along The Way Competitive salary and annual performance bonusFull relocation support for you and your family — flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance includedTop-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mindUnlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership developmentEducation allowance covering school and kindergarten fees21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leaveEmployee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day-offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones“Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the barEmployee share scheme — grow with usBranded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parkingFree in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym access, and jet skisAccess to a Corporate doctorExclusive discount program with cafes, gyms, and local servicesExpat tax perks: up to 50% income tax exemptionSupport with the naturalisation process for relocated employees What Your Journey Looks Like Intro call with Recruiter (30 minutes)English check (if needed)Tech interview (90 minutes)Behavioural interview (60 minutes) What it's like here Curious about what working at Exness really looks like? Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. We share the real Exness experience - our people, ideas, moments, and everything in between. Sounds like you? Apply. Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Exness jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Exness/Exness Group companies around the world. Exness Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Exness. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Exness representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. At Exness, we're an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we embrace the richness of our diverse team, respecting each individual and promoting gender equality for all genders in our workforce.