Senior Database Engineer

About Legend

We’re Legend. The team quietly building #1 products that make noise in the most competitive comparison markets in the world. iGaming. Sports Betting. Personal Finance.

We exist to build better experiences. From amplified career paths to supercharged online journeys — for our people and our users, we deliver magic rooted in method. With over 500 Legends and counting, we’re helping companies turbocharge their brand growth in over 18 countries worldwide.

If you’re looking for a company with momentum and the opportunity to progress at pace, Legend has it.

Unlock the Legend in you.

The Role

Legend is hiring a Senior Database Engineer, reporting directly to our Engineering Manager.

Our product relies heavily on accurate and timely data collection, processing, and presentation. As a critical component of our technology stack, the Senior Database Engineer plays a vital role in designing and optimizing our database infrastructure to ensure seamless data flow, fast query performance, and reliable system operation, ultimately enabling us to deliver a high-quality user experience.

Your Impact:

• Design and implement database architectures to support application development, including data modeling, schema design, and indexing strategies
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including creating and modifying database objects such as tables, views, stored procedures, and functions in SQL and PL/pgSQL
• Write and optimize SQL queries to improve database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and caching
• Ensure data integrity and security by implementing data validation, backup and recovery procedures, and access control mechanisms
• Collaborate with application developers to integrate databases with applications, including troubleshooting database-related issues and providing database support for application development and testing

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in database architecture, development, infrastructure, administration, and maintenance, with a focus on PostgreSQL
• Experience with SQL, PL/pgSQL, and other related technologies
• Understanding of database normalization concepts
• Knowledge of JSONB and PostgreSQL support for JSONB
• Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and scripting languages, such as Bash, Perl or Python
• Experience with the GIT version control system
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with other databases and DB technologies would be considered as an advantage.

The Interview Process:

1st: Initial Chat with Talent Partner (30 mins via Zoom)

2nd: Technical Interview with our team, Engineering manager and Senior Database Developer (60 mins video via Zoom)

3rd: Take home task – you will be given 5 days to complete the task

4th: Meet the Product people and HR (50 mins video via Zoom)

Why Legend?

Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.

Engaging development opportunities at all levels.

Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.

Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.

Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s, allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.

Long term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.

Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!

Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above. For country specific benefits please reach out to your talent partner.