TL;DR

Database Engineer (Fintech, Oracle): Designing and optimizing database solutions for a strategic short selling service in financial systems with an accent on Oracle PL/SQL development and performance tuning. Focus on supporting high-volume trading transactions, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Location: Remote (Hiring for Sofia, Bulgaria)

Company

%hirify_global% is an outsourcing company specializing in IT services and talent, supporting strategic initiatives in areas like financial services.

What you will do

Design, develop, and maintain Oracle PL/SQL procedures, functions, packages, and triggers for high-performance trading and financial systems.
Enhance, maintain, and support the existing SBL (Securities Borrowing & Lending) module.
Contribute to a major short-selling product development initiative within the trading domain.
Collaborate with business analysts and system architects to translate trading and financial requirements into efficient, scalable database solutions.
Optimize database performance and ensure stability for high-volume trading transactions.
Implement and maintain data integrity, reconciliation, and validation controls across multiple trading platforms.
Support integration between front-office, trading platforms, back-office systems, and settlement layers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience as a Database Developer in financial services or capital markets.
Proven expertise in PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, and database performance tuning.
Deep understanding of Short Selling and SBL workflows, including relevant financial business processes.
Experience integrating Oracle solutions with trading and post-trade systems.
Strong knowledge of capital markets, trading operations, and settlement processes.

Nice to have

Familiarity with FIX protocol, ISO 15022/20022, or SWIFT messaging standards.
Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, or BI tools.
Knowledge of financial regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., EDAA, CMA).
Experience with .NET/C#.

Culture & Benefits

Access to an Internal Mobility Program for career growth and diverse projects.
Referral Program with bonuses for team collaboration.
Long-term cooperation recognized with gifts for every fifth anniversary (%hirify_global% Club).
Participation in %hirify_global% CSR Events and team buildings, promoting accountability, partnership, and expertise.
Opportunities for professional development through know-how sharing, learning courses, certificates, and IT events.
Employee benefits package including Multisport, technical and personal training, and language courses.
Additional benefits for employment contracts include Cafeteria, financial contribution for meals, life insurance, bonuses for personal events, and a day off for volunteering.