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Database Administrator (PostgreSQL) (m/f/d)

flatexDEGIRO AG

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

PostgreSQL
SQL
Database administration
Performance tuning
Backup and recovery
Ansible
Linux
Bash
Python
Database design
Troubleshooting
Data integrity
System monitoring
Database migration

Job Description

 

Who we are

 

flatexDEGIRO SE operates the leading and fastest growing online brokerage platform in Europe. Based on modern, in-house state-of-the-art technology, customers of the flatex and DEGIRO brands are offered a wide range of independent products with execution on top TIER 1 exchanges. The technological edge, high efficiency and strong economies of scale enable us to continuously improve our service offering for clients and to set leading standards in terms of product, price and platform quality.

 

With more than 3,5 million customer accounts and more than 75 million securities transactions processed in 2025, flatexDEGIRO is the largest retail online broker in Europe. In times of bank consolidation, growing digitalization and the immanent need of millions of Europeans to take their financial future into their own hands, flatexDEGIRO is ideally positioned for further profitable growth.

 

 

Want to know what it’s like to work for flatexDEGIRO?

 

Check out our Instagram @lifeatflatexdegiro and meet the great people that makes us who we are! Do you already see yourself as part of this team? Apply!

 

 

What tasks can you expect with us?

  • Administration, maintenance, and optimization of our PostgreSQL databases
  • Ensuring data integrity, availability, and security
  • Performing performance analyses and implementing optimization measures
  • Implementing and maintaining backup and recovery strategies
  • Supporting the planning and execution of database migrations
  • Collaborating closely with developers to optimize database queries and schemas
  • Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting database-related issues
  • Documenting database architectures, configurations, and processes
  • Automating database installation, configuration, and maintenance tasks

 

What do we want from you?

  • Completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification
  • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and experience in administering relational databases
  • Solid experience with SQL and database design
  • Knowledge of backup and recovery strategies as well as performance tuning in PostgreSQL
  • Experience with Ansible is a plus, but not required
  • Linux knowledge is an advantage
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python) is a plus
  • Strong team spirit, analytical thinking, and a structured approach to work
  • Excellent communication skills in English

 

Interested? This is what we offer you

  • Promise of a good work-life balance
  • 30 days paid leave
  • An enthusiastic and fun team to work with
  • Personal and professional development with access to relevant courses
  • Transport allowance or related benefits like a leased electric bike
  • Pension plan
  • A challenging job in an international and fast-growing company
  • A competitive salary
  • A lot of freedom executing your role and a chance to shape your own career
  • The opportunity to participate in a new, enthusiastic team of likeminded professionals

 

 

To make your life easier

 

You get the freedom to work flexible. Meaning you don’t have to work in our office every day, but we like it if you do of course! It’s fun to come in and mingle with your colleagues. There is also fruit, good coffee, drinks & snacks, and great sandwiches for lunch every day. Our beautiful and modern office is located in the iconic Rembrandt tower that is conveniently next to Amstel Station. To make work@home comfortable we offer a €35 internet allowance, provide a company laptop and many options to make it comfortable, such as a chair, screen and headphones. And last but not least: the gym membership options we provide is an easy way to get into shape!

 

Want to invite your friends to work for us as well? A generous referral bonus will be yours if they get hired, so spread the word once you start!

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other legally protected status. flatexDEGIRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

flatexDEGIRO Dutch Branch
Annika Dreßler
Corporate Recruiter

 

Core Responsibilities

The Database Administrator will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of PostgreSQL databases, including ensuring data integrity and security. They will also collaborate with developers to optimize queries and schemas while managing backup and recovery strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field and possess strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and relational database administration. Proficiency in SQL and experience with performance tuning and scripting languages like Bash or Python are required.

Benefits

  • 30 days paid leave
  • Transport allowance
  • Leased electric bike
  • Pension plan
  • Internet allowance
  • Company laptop
  • Gym membership
  • Referral bonus
  • Free fruit
  • Free coffee
  • Free snacks
  • Free lunch

About flatexDEGIRO AG

Industry: Financial Services

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

About flatexDEGIRO Serving more than 3.5 million customers in 16 countries, flatexDEGIRO’s aspiration is to be the leading European investment platform for building wealth. The company holds assets under custody of around € 100 billion and on average processed more than 75 million securities transactions for its customers in 2025. Through three brokerage platforms – DEGIRO, flatex and ViTrade, flatexDEGIRO provides trading access to around 50 stock exchanges in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region as well as to over-the-counter direct trading. Its customers are active and well-informed traders who trade without investment advice. With ViTrade, flatexDEGIRO also serves highly active traders. Brokerage and banking business related to securities trading are handled by flatexDEGIRO Bank SE, a subsidiary with a full banking license. flatexDEGIRO uses proprietary technology with very high availability along the entire value chain and thus sets standards in platform and service quality. www.flatexdegiro.com

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