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.

Your Future At Finastra

At Finastra, our team members are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re building an environment where bold ideas thrive, careers flourish, and innovation is a shared journey. Whether you're a recent graduate ready to shape the future or a seasoned professional seeking your next challenge, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering software solutions that redefine what’s possible in financial services.

We believe growth is a shared commitment. That’s why we offer a rich ecosystem of learning—from hands-on training and mentorship to leadership development and industry certifications. You’ll have the freedom to explore new paths, deepen your expertise, and make your mark in a global fintech that’s built for the future.

Our career development isn’t just a program—it’s a promise. With access to cutting-edge tools, a culture of collaboration, and a community that champions your success, you’ll be empowered to lead, challenge, and create meaningful change. Because when we grow together, we innovate together—and that’s how we shape what’s next in finance.

Why join us?

We offer incredible career opportunities and your work in close collaboration with fantastic colleagues globally to develop and launch innovative software solutions for our customers. There is a huge range of engaging projects where you can get stuck-in and add value whilst taking advantage of our ongoing development opportunities to build and hone your skills in your chosen area. Our perks include paid holidays, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and comprehensive health initiatives.

Join us to supercharge your career, collaborate with industry experts, and thrive in a nurturing environment that powers both your professional and personal growth With us, you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

Learn About Our Benefits

At Finastra, we are proud of the wide range of incentives and benefits we offer our employees globally, reflecting our core values: doing well by doing good, putting people first, and open opportunities. We go beyond statutory requirements to maximise our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well-being programmes. Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well-being support through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program, the wellbeing Champions and our monthly events and initiatives. Additionally, we emphasise sustainability through volunteering time off and donation matching, champion inclusion through multiple employee networks and cultural initiatives, and invest heavily in career and skills development. Recognition of our employees' efforts is integral, with our global recognition platform and regular employee feedback surveys shaping our inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Our Commitment

At Finastra, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued and respected. We believe this environment drives innovation and we strive to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our global ecosystem. This philosophy is at the heart of our culture and the way we work.

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