Systems and Database Engineer | Database Services | Experienced Hire at Susquehanna International Group, LLP
Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), PA
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Jul 5, 2026
Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), PA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A front-office production support role centered on engineering and operating database systems — spanning relational and non-relational technologies including MariaDB, MongoDB, InfluxDB, and ClickHouse — for high-performance trading platforms. Day-to-day work covers query optimization, schema design, replication and failover, containerized deployments on Kubernetes, Python tooling, and hands-on incident resolution. Best suited to someone with broad systems engineering instincts rather than a purely administrative database background.
Mid level · 1+ years · National · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $106,921 (middle half $81,361–$138,439).
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Why we read it this way (6)
Location is not stated in the posting. Susquehanna (SIG) is headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia metro), but no city or office is mentioned here — CBSA left blank.
The role is explicitly described as 'not a traditional DBA' and blends database engineering with systems/platform work (Kubernetes, Python tooling, Linux ops). SOC 15-1242 (Database Administrators) is the closest fit given the primary focus on database design, performance, and reliability; 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) is a plausible runner-up given the broader systems engineering scope.
The four specific databases (MariaDB, MongoDB, InfluxDB, ClickHouse) are all listed under Key Responsibilities as technologies to 'design, deploy, and maintain' — treated as hard gates collectively, though a candidate strong in most would likely not be rejected for lacking one.
Degree requirement is listed as a Bachelor's 'or equivalent practical experience,' so no formal degree is hard-gated.
Experience range is stated as 1–5 years; the overall years minimum is set to 1 (the stated minimum). The breadth of the stack (multiple DB engines, Kubernetes, Python, Linux) and the production trading environment context suggest the realistic hire will be toward the upper end of that range (Mid band).
AI tooling is listed as a core requirement ('Working knowledge of AI tools and best practices for engineering workflows') but names no specific product — omitted from skills as it does not resolve to a canonical tool name.
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