Senior Database Administrator

Company: Kake

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to support a leading fintech organization on a short-term contract engagement. This role will focus on maintaining data integrity, supporting critical business operations, and managing PostgreSQL databases that power user accounts, transactions, and compliance workflows. The ideal candidate has strong PostgreSQL and SQL expertise, experience working directly with production data, and the ability to balance database administration responsibilities with operational support in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and respond to data-related requests involving user balances, deposits, withdrawals, and other business-critical metrics.
* Perform database administration activities, including schema updates, data modifications, and ongoing database maintenance.
* Support database backup, recovery, and server management processes.
* Investigate and resolve data discrepancies and operational issues across production systems.
* Handle GDPR-related requests, including account deactivation and data visibility management.
* Support customer-facing operations by resolving account-related data issues and user updates.
* Generate reports related to KYC status, user balances, and other key operational metrics.
* Collaborate with compliance, operations, customer support, and engineering teams to ensure data accuracy and system reliability.
Core Requirements
* Advanced proficiency in PostgreSQL and SQL.
* Experience using database administration tools such as pgAdmin.
* Strong understanding of database schema design, maintenance, server administration, and backup/recovery processes.
* Experience performing data updates, migrations, and troubleshooting within production environments.
* Ability to analyze and resolve complex data-related issues with a high degree of accuracy.
* Experience supporting systems that manage sensitive user and financial data.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-Have
* Experience managing user account data, including tax documentation flags and account sale records.
* Familiarity with external A&M systems and user data refresh processes.
* Experience supporting KYC platforms and workflows.
* Familiarity with BitGo integrations or similar digital asset custody platforms.
* Understanding of GDPR, tax reporting, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
* Previous experience working within fintech, crypto, or other highly regulated industries.
Additional
* US Timezone Overlap: Required
* Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership.
* Comfortable balancing operational support responsibilities with hands-on database administration work.
* Ability to prioritize competing requests and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Why Join Kake?
Kake is a remote-first company with a global community, fully believing that it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. We provide top-tier engineering teams to support some of the world’s most innovative companies, and we’ve built a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive. We’re proud to be more than just a stop along the way in your career - we’re the destination. The icing on the Kake:
The icing on the Kake:
💵 Competitive Pay in USD – Work globally, get paid globally.
🏡 Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.
🌱 Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.
❤️ Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.
Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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