Database Engineer - APAC

Do you want to play a pivotal role in ensuring the database landscape for InCommodities APAC? Are you passionate about building scalable, future-proof data solutions that enables your colleagues and the business - even when faced with the most challenging and complex problems? If so, we want to hear from you!

Our APAC Tech team is looking for a Database Engineer to design and develop innovative data solutions that support our trading business. We are seeking someone who is eager to take ownership, ensure quality, deliver exceptional solutions to the organization, and — most importantly — embrace a steep learning curve. You will be part of a team of talented, highly skilled colleagues who are passionate about helping you build the solutions of tomorrow.

The Journey

Since 2017, we have been on a mission to rethink energy trading and organizational culture. At the heart of this lies EnergyTech - a unique fusion of energy trading and technology. Having established a strong presence in Europe and the US, we started our journey into APAC in 2024, with offices now in Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.

In this newly established role, you are not just joining a company – you are becoming part of an ambitious and fast-growing energy trading company. We work with the newest technology and build the right solutions from the start! We embrace a learning-by-doing approach to create a steep learning curve, recognizing that, despite your experience, there will be many new areas and alternative methodologies for you to explore.

We are here to advance together and to build a successful business.

Responsibilities – you will:

Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and future-proof data solutions that support exponential data growth
Take responsibility for the overall operation, performance optimization, and availability of our PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases, as well as our streaming data systems (e.g., Kafka)
Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and analysts to build data solutions that support data-driven decision-making in our trading operations
Support the development of simple software and scripts in Python
Contribute to the general tech stack alongside the team, ensuring continuous improvement and availability of systems

Personal skills – we expect that you:

Stay open to new technologies and approaches, prioritizing the best tool for the task over loyalty to any specific stack
Are self-driven and act proactively, thoroughly, and with a high sense of urgency
Take "one for the team" and expect your colleagues to do the same
Are a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Have an eye for detail and value TECH solutions that last for more than just a day

What you can expect from us:

A great start-up environment with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility to drive real impact
A steep learning curve in one of the most interesting and ever-changing industries
A high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and support
A flat and transparent organization that values bold thinking and open feedback
Great colleagues who engage socially and excel professionally
A unique company culture where we live up to our values: Honesty, Transparency, and Rethink, and where you don’t have to abide by a dress code or meaningless bureaucracy

Benefits:

Flexible working hours and a strong focus on Health & Wellbeing
Health insurance
Maternity and paternity leave (paid and unpaid options).
Paid time off
Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office

At InCommodities APAC, we embody a startup mindset. Our culture is deeply entrepreneurial, seeking people who thrive in dynamic environments with constant change and a strong focus on continuous improvements.

We operate with a flat organizational structure, fostering autonomy, enabling fast and distributed decision-making processes and encouraging open communication. This approach ensures that innovative ideas can swiftly turn into impactful actions, driving our growth and success.

We value responsibility, initiative and flexibility to exceed defined job descriptions. This ensures that everyone contributes meaningfully and takes ownership which is crucial for driving our growth and adaptability in these early phases of building our APAC presence.

A people-first culture

We value a strong social community with frequent events outside the office. The work culture is relaxed; you don’t have to abide by a dress code or a strict hierarchy, so you won’t be frustrated with too many rules, policies, or bureaucratic processes.

Our core values - honesty, transparency, and rethinking - are fundamental to how we engage with each other. Without honesty and transparency, we can't build trust, and trust among team members is the foundation of effective relationships and collaboration, ultimately for achieving better outcomes together. And as for rethinking, it’s deeply rooted in our DNA, pushing us to challenge status quo and continuously develop and innovate.

In other words, InCommodities is not your average workplace – it’s awesome. 

An inclusive workplace

Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative culture makes InCommodities an exciting place to grow your career. We are dedicated to creating a diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Practical details

Location:

21 Collyer Quay, #11-109, Singapore 049320

Application deadline:

As soon as possible

Apply now