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Senior Database Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Practical experience administering and supporting SQL Server platforms, including performance tuning, query optimization, troubleshooting, and advanced T-SQL.
  • Hands-on experience with AlwaysOn Availability Groups and HA/DR solutions; ability to collaborate with application development teams.
  • Experience operating databases in cloud or hybrid environments (Azure SQL) with exposure to PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB.
  • Automation and scripting proficiency (PowerShell, T-SQL), version control, and CI/CD practices; strong communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Database Platform Operations: provide hands-on production and non-production SQL Server DBA support, including performance investigations, incident resolution, and ensuring availability, security, and recoverability; manage AlwaysOn and related standards.
  • Cloud Multi-Platform Support: support Azure SQL workloads and provide hands-on support for PostgreSQL and Cosmos DB; collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams; provide application-focused database support.
  • Automation Engineering: automate provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and deployments using T-SQL/PowerShell; uphold version control and CI/CD for database scripts; develop reusable patterns and reduce manual effort.
  • Monitoring and Collaboration: monitor database health, performance, and capacity; manage incidents and backups; document changes and share knowledge with developers; serve as a bridge between development and production operations.

About the company

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CUBE

RegTech (Regulatory & Compliance Technology)

CUBE is a SaaS-based RegTech designed to take the complexity out of regulation using artificial intelligence and automation to deliver Automated Regulatory Intelligence (ARI). Born out of the 2008 financial crisis, CUBE has become the world’s most comprehensive and robust source of classified, and meaningful AI-driven regulatory intelligence with 5,000 issuing bodies covering 180 jurisdictions and 60 languages. We automate the capture of global regulatory data, alert you to regulatory changes that pose a compliance risk to your business, pinpoint all policies, procedures and controls that are affected, and enable rapid remediation. We utilize Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to achieve the smartest and most efficient automation possible. Over many years CUBE has built deep insight into the impact of regulatory change on financial services institutions, and we are uniquely positioned to ensure that you respond to global regulatory change in the most compliant way possible. With operations across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, CUBE serves a diverse and global base of customers and partners including the largest financial institutions in the world who leverage CUBE’s RegPlatform to streamline their complex regulatory change management and compliance processes. Whether you’re a large, multinational bank, or a small financial organisation with up to a handful of compliance officers, we’ve got a suite of products tailored to you.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryRegTech (Regulatory & Compliance Technology)
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

CUBE are a global RegTech business defining and implementing the gold standard of regulatory intelligence for the financial services industry. We deliver our services through intuitive SaaS solutions, powered by AI, to simplify the complex and everchanging world of compliance for our clients. 

 

Why us?

🌍 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.

Key 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.

Skills & Competencies:

Required

  • 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.

Desirable

  • 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.

Interested?

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.​

CUBE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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