Database Developer

About Us

Felix Payment Systems is a growing fintech start-uplocatedin downtown Vancouver. We have created the worlds first 100% cloud-based payment terminal.Felix is leading the charge in the disruption of the payments industry. Ourtechnology transforms consumer-grade devices into secure portable payment terminals using noadditionalhardware.

At Felix, we pride ourselves on being innovators intechnology,and we are always pushing the boundaries to create world-leadingproducts. If you are a like-minded individual, we want to hear from you!Our office is situated in the heart ofdowntown Vancouver where we embrace a hybrid work modelvaluing time together in the office balanced with working from home.

Role Overview

As a Database Developer and part of our Software Development team, you will play a key role in developing andmaintainingtransactionaldatabasesfor our cloud paymentsplatform. You will help deliver scalable, high-qualitysolutionsthat will drive ourpaymentsbusiness forward.

Role Responsibilities

• Managecoretransactionalpaymentdatabasesandmaintainapplication data models

• Design, build, andmaintainoptimizedqueries,stored procedures,indexesand other database artifacts
• Build,deployandmaintain databasesin our high performant cloud environment
• Lead database modernization efforts
  
• Align oursolutionto PCI DSSand PCIMPoCrequirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability anddatabaseperformance
• Support strong monitoringand alerts acrossour systems
• Assistour product teamwithrequirements, user stories,estimates and work plans

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of experiencemaintainingtransactional data models and SQL code

• 2+ years of maintaining, optimizingand evolving database infrastructure

• Experience across multipleon-premisesand Cloud database platforms (SQL Server, Postgres, others)

• Skill in profiling andoptimizinghigh-volume, high-performanttransactions

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide developers, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused environment

• Security-first approach to design and implementation

• Experience deploying enterprise-grade software in regulated environments

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with PCI-DSS compliance and secure payment transactions

• Experience with message brokersand/orcaching services:eg.RabbitMQ, Redis

• Knowledge of monitoring tools: Grafana or ELK Stack

Benefits

• We value our employees and strive to create a supportive work environment

• 3 weeks of vacation leave per year to relax and recharge

• 6additionalpersonal leave days per yearto support your well-being

• Comprehensive employee benefits program

• Confidential employeeassistanceprogram for professional support and resources

• Snacks and drinks to keep you energized throughout the day

• Hybrid workmodel that promotes flexibility and collaboration

If this sounds like a great fit for you,wedlove to hear from you!Applynowand take the first step toward an exciting career with Felix.

At Felix Payment Systems, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that a commitment to diversity and inclusion enables our employees to reach their full potential. Everyone iswelcome,and we strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experience, and perspectives regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, citizenship, disability, andnational origin.