High-Performance Database Architect

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States Wave Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to join our team at Wave. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for ensuring the high availability and performance of our databases.

About Us

Wave is a fast-growing fintech company with a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent. We are passionate about bringing radically affordable financial services to underserved markets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust database infrastructure to support millions of transactions daily across multiple countries.
  • Improve database observability through metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting.
  • Collaborate with product teams to proactively improve the reliability of our services.
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in an engineering role with a strong background in managing relational databases.
  • Experience in Kubernetes or self-hosted database environments.
  • Solid understanding of networking, distributed systems, and database concepts.
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of up to $166,900 USD per year, plus a generous equity package and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and flexible vacation time.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced engineer looking for a challenging role, please submit your resume and cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.



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