Senior Database Administrator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
Equit is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.
Think finance is stuffy? Think again.
We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Engineering Platforms department would like to welcome a detail-oriented.
Senior Database Administrator in our office in Bengaluru
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain MySQL / MariaDB / PostgreSQL databases across production and non-production environments.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot replication topologies (master-replica, Galera Cluster, streaming replication).
- Write and maintain SQL scripts and stored procedures for automation, data synchronization, and reporting tasks.
- Perform query optimization, index tuning, and performance analysis.
- Manage backup, recovery, and routine maintenance operations.
- Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to ensure database reliability, security, and performance.
- Monitor database health and proactively identify potential issues.
- Assist with database upgrades, migrations, and patching
Experience Requirements
- 2-4 years of hands-on experience with MySQL or MariaDB in production environments.
- Practical experience with PostgreSQL administration and performance tuning.
- Strong understanding of replication, Galera Cluster, and high-availability configurations.
- Solid SQL scripting and query optimization skills.
- Familiarity with database monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Comfortable working in Linux environments with basic shell scripting skills.
- Exposure to Azure SQL Database or NoSQL technologies (e.g., Cosmos DB, MongoDB) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Collaborative and proactive team player with good communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with ClickHouse, Redis, or other analytical or caching databases.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Azure or GCP).
- Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, or infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Perks
Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy - but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.
The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:
- Competitive salary package
- Performance-based bonus
- Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
- Smart working options
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Personalized career development
- Company lunch in the office
- Regular company events
With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.
Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.
“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.