Interview with Deriv
Find out more about our sponsor Deriv
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How does PostgreSQL help you bring value to your customers?
At Deriv, we specialise in providing efficient, secure and reliable trading platforms. We have made PostgreSQL a key part of our infrastructure in order to ensure exactly that. PostgreSQL's reputation for reliability and robustness is vital in fintech, where consistent database performance is non-negotiable.
PostgreSQL's ACID compliance guarantees reliable transaction management, which is essential for customer trust. Performance is another critical factor: PostgreSQL's advanced indexing, partitioning, and query optimisation features enable our platform to handle complex queries and large datasets efficiently at a high level of concurrency. This ensures a seamless user experience, even during peak trading times. Moreover, PostgreSQL's scalability is crucial as our user base and data needs grow. As an inherently extensible open-source solution, it gives us the flexibility to innovate and adapt swiftly, supporting our mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
In short, Postgres plays a key role in ensuring Deriv's platforms are reliable, performant, and scalable, allowing us to build trust and deliver value to our customers.
What makes your company a great place to work?
At Deriv, we’ve spent 25 years building a culture where highly skilled specialists can thrive. Our recognition as one of the best workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance for 2024 isn’t just a label; it reflects our commitment to innovation, trust, and open communication. With a global team of over 1,400, we’ve created an environment where learning and creativity are valued, allowing our people to constantly grow while contributing to industry-leading trading solutions.
What makes Deriv unique is how we keep things transparent and prioritize open dialogue, making everyone feel secure and valued. Whether you’re working on PostgreSQL databases or building new trading systems, your voice matters here. With Great Place to Work® certifications across our offices worldwide, it’s clear we’re doing something right. Our people are the core of our success, and at Deriv, you’ll be part of a team that’s always looking to push boundaries and innovate.
Why does your company attend PostgreSQL Conference Europe?
Attending PostgreSQL Conference Europe is a must for anyone serious about PostgreSQL. It's not just another event—it's about being part of the open-source community that’s constantly pushing PostgreSQL forward. Whether you're a developer, DBA, or working with PostgreSQL at scale like we do at Deriv, the conference offers a unique chance to learn, share, and network with the best minds in the field.
At Deriv, PostgreSQL is a core part of our infrastructure, and being part of this community is invaluable for staying up to date with new features, optimisations, and best practices. Beyond the talks and workshops, the real value comes from the conversations you have in the hallways—meeting contributors, solving tough challenges together, and sparking new ideas.
Also, we’re hiring. PostgreSQL Europe attracts top-tier talent, and if you're passionate about pushing the limits of PostgreSQL, we’d love to connect. To find out more about the kind of projects we work on, visit our Deriv Engineering blog here. You can also check out our current vacancies on our careers page here.
