Database Architect

LCKY Group; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Weekly breakfast

Social events

Descripción de la vacante

LCKY Group is seeking a seasoned Database Architect to own and evolve our data infrastructure across Europe, with offices in Sofia or Barcelona. You will lead core database design, performance tuning, and a long-term migration strategy to the cloud, balancing stability with scalability using MySQL/MariaDB.

You will collaborate with international teams and explore PostgreSQL options where appropriate, ensuring robust security, disaster recovery, and high availability as we modernize our data

Formación

• 10+ years of database engineering, data modeling, or advanced DBA experience.
• Deep, hands-on production experience with MySQL and MariaDB.
• Experience with AWS data solutions (RDS, Aurora).
• Strong English communication for collaboration across international offices.

Responsabilidades

• Own and optimize core database structures built on MySQL and MariaDB.
• Architect and execute long-term data migration strategy to AWS.
• Diagnose bottlenecks, optimize queries, and implement efficient indexing strategies.
• Evaluate and plan integration of PostgreSQL where appropriate.
• Establish robust disaster recovery plans, high-availability configurations, and data security protocols.
• Collaborate with development teams across Bulgaria, Netherlands, and Malta to enforce data standards.

Conocimientos

MySQL/MariaDB production experience

AWS cloud architecture

Data modeling

Performance tuning

English communication

Cross-border collaboration

Educación

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Herramientas

PostgreSQL

AWS RDS/Aurora

Descripción del empleo

We are looking to extend our B2C team with a Database Architect. Based either in our Sofia or in our new Barcelona office, you will drive the evolution of our data infrastructure across our European hubs. You will take ownership of our current environment, optimize system performance, and design our long-term migration strategy to the cloud. This role is pivotal in balancing day‑to‑day stability with future‑proof scalability. The technology currently in use is MySQL (Percona XtraDB and MariaDB).

You will be a part of a friendly and open‑minded team, enjoying an informal attitude and high level of cooperation.

What will you be doing?

• Architecture & Design: Own and optimize our core database structures built on MySQL and MariaDB.
• Cloud Migration: Architect and execute our long‑term data migration strategy to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Performance Tuning: Diagnose complex database bottlenecks, optimize query execution, and implement efficient indexing strategies.
• Modernization: Evaluate, plan and integrate alternative DB solutions (PostgreSQL) where appropriate to improve system capabilities.
• Security & Reliability: Establish robust disaster recovery plans, high‑availability configurations, and strict data security protocols.
• Collaboration: Partner with development teams Bulgaria, Netherlands and Malta to enforce modern data standards and best practices.

Who are you?

• Experience: 10+ years of database engineering, data modeling, or advanced DBA experience.
• Core Expertise: Deep, hands‑on production experience with MySQL and MariaDB.
• Cloud Vision: Experience or strong knowledge of architecting data solutions within AWS (e.g., RDS, Aurora).
• Communication: Strong English language skills for seamless collaboration across international offices.

Nice to have

• Professional familiarity or expertise with PostgreSQL is highly valued.
• Past working experience in a Gambling/Casino company or understanding the Gambling/Casino business domain.
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.

Benefits

• A competitive and attractive salary
• Private health insurance
• A weekly breakfast
• Social events for building strong relationships with colleagues