SQL / PostgreSQL Engineer

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July 28

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Initiate International

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Recruitment • Gaming • Finance

Initiate International is a specialized recruitment agency that focuses on matching job seekers with suitable employment opportunities across various sectors. The company offers services in executive search and recruitment, ensuring a personalized approach to both candidates and employers. With expertise in areas such as Marketing, Accounting, IT, and Gaming, Initiate International is committed to understanding the unique needs of each client and candidate, fostering long-term professional relationships.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2007

🎯 Recruiter

🎮 Gaming

💸 Finance

📋 Description

• This is a remote position. • Are you a seasoned SQL Engineer with a passion for handling large, complex datasets? • Our client is on the lookout for a sharp, performance-driven individual to take ownership of core data systems. • In this role, you’ll be responsible for everything from designing scalable database schemas to fine-tuning query performance, working closely with developers, product managers, and BI teams. • Your key job responsibilities as the SQL / PostgreSQL Engineer in South Africa (Remote) will include: • Designing efficient, scalable schemas for high-write, real-time applications. • Writing clean, performant SQL queries for analytics, reporting, and live systems. • Optimising queries and database performance across the board. • Ensuring data accuracy and integrity using best practices (partitioning, indexing, triggers, etc.). • Collaborating across teams to support data needs and infrastructure. • Applying strong logic and a proactive mindset to every challenge.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases. • Deep knowledge of SQL, including CTEs, indexing, triggers, and data integrity techniques. • Proven experience in designing robust data models for complex, high-volume environments. • Strong procedural SQL programming skills. • Comfortable working independently and communicating effectively in English, especially in async setups. • iGaming, finance, or crypto data environments. • Materialized views or snapshot table design. • Real-time data technologies like Redis, Kafka, or stream processing tools. • JS or backend API data interactions.