Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kake is a fast-paced fintech company seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) for a short-term contract engagement. The role involves maintaining data integrity, supporting business operations, and managing PostgreSQL databases critical to user accounts and compliance processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage and respond to data-related requests involving user balances, deposits, withdrawals, and other business-critical metrics
- Perform database administration tasks, 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
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in PostgreSQL and SQL
- Experience using database administration tools such as pgAdmin
- Strong understanding of database schema design, database maintenance, server management, 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 business-critical 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
- 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 highly regulated industries
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