Expert Database Administrator

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Disclaimer:

Finastra has signed an agreement to sell its Universal Banking business to Pollen Street Capital, with completion expected end 2026 / early 2027, subject to consultation and customary closing conditions. Upon completion, this role is expected to transition to the standalone Universal Banking business, creating opportunities to support its future growth and success.

We are seeking an experienced Expert Database Administrator (TP4) to join our Shared Services Database Engineering team. This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for providing technical leadership across enterprise database platforms supporting product engineering, SaaS operations, customer implementations, cloud transformation initiatives, and large-scale modernization programs.

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Oracle Database technologies and strong PostgreSQL administration skills, with the ability to design, optimize, automate, and support highly available database environments. The role requires hands-on experience in database architecture, performance engineering, troubleshooting complex production issues, and guiding database modernization initiatives including cloud adoption and platform migrations.

This position will work closely with Engineering, Architecture, Product Development, Cloud Operations, Performance Engineering, Customer Support, and Implementation teams to ensure database platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Database Platform Leadership

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms.
• Define and maintain database standards, architecture principles, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership for complex database initiatives across engineering and customer environments.
• Drive database reliability, scalability, security, and performance improvements.

Database Architecture & Data Modelling

• Review and guide database architecture and schema designs.
• Provide recommendations on logical and physical data modeling strategies.
• Evaluate database design decisions for scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Collaborate with product and architecture teams to establish database standards and governance.

Performance Engineering & Optimization

• Lead root cause analysis for complex database performance issues.
• Analyze execution plans, locking, contention, indexing strategies, and workload patterns.
• Optimize SQL workloads and database configurations.
• Establish proactive performance monitoring and capacity planning practices.

Cloud & Database Modernization

• Support enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.
• Design and support database workloads on Microsoft Azure.
• Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration assessments and execution activities.
• Evaluate emerging database technologies and cloud-native database solutions.

Automation & Platform Engineering

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Shell and Batch scripting.
• Drive automation of deployments, database health checks, patching, monitoring, backup validation, and operational tasks.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD initiatives related to database lifecycle management.
• Improve DBA operational efficiency through automation and tooling.

Technical Mentorship

• Mentor database administrators and engineers.
• Conduct technical reviews and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support skill development initiatives across engineering teams.
• Contribute to database strategy and long-term roadmap planning.

Mandatory Qualifications

Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on database administration experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of strong Oracle Database Administration experience and 3+ years of strong PostgreSQL Database Administration experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale mission-critical database environments.
• Experience supporting production, SaaS, or enterprise application platforms.

Core Technical Skills

• Expert-level Oracle Database Administration.
• Strong PostgreSQL Administration experience.
• Strong SQL performance tuning and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong Shell Scripting and Batch Scripting experience.
• Advanced understanding of: Database architecture Database internals Data modelling Database design principles Query optimization Backup and recovery High Availability and Disaster Recovery Database security and governance

Database Technologies

• Oracle RAC
• Oracle Data Guard
• RMAN Backup & Recovery
• Oracle Performance Diagnostics
• PostgreSQL Replication
• PostgreSQL Backup & Recovery
• PostgreSQL Performance Tuning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of Kafka administration, architecture, and integration patterns.
• Experience working with containerized applications and Kubernetes clusters.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices.
• Experience with database modernization and migration programs.
• Experience supporting banking, financial services, or other mission-critical enterprise applications.
• Oracle and/or PostgreSQL certifications preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cloud, or Kubernetes certifications are advantageous.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.

Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*

Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.

Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.