Database Architect

Gaming Innovation Group; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model

International Health Insurance

Health and Wellbeing Package

Birthday Day Off

Me Time - 1 day off per year

Descripción de la vacante

Gaming Innovation Group is seeking a Database Architect to design, implement, and optimize innovative database solutions that support our strategic goals. You will drive the database strategy, ensure performance, scalability, and data security across assets.

You will lead architecture efforts, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide projects from concept to deployment, leveraging relational and NoSQL platforms in cloud environments. Hybrid Madrid-based role with growth opportunities.

Formación

• 8+ years of experience in DBA work, database architecture and design.
• Proven track record of leading complex database projects and initiatives.
• Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling, normalization, and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud-based database platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with data platforms for both Microsoft (SQL Server) and Open Source technologies (Postgres and MySQL).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and articulate a long-term database strategy that aligns with business objectives and technology roadmap.
• Design and implement complex database architectures for OLTP and other data platform models.
• Optimize performance through indexing, tuning, and monitoring.
• Lead database-related projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration.

Conocimientos

DBA experience

Database architecture

Data modeling

Performance optimization

Cloud databases

SQL & NoSQL

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Descripción del empleo

Description

As a Database Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative database solutions that support our organization's strategic goals. You will play a key role in defining and driving the database strategy, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security of our data assets.

Department: Technology

Location: Madrid

Key Responsibilities

Database Strategy

• Develop and articulate a long-term database strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives and technology roadmap.
• Evaluate and recommend database technologies, platforms, and architectures to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective database solutions.

Database Design and Architecture

• Design and implement complex database architectures, including mission-critical OLTP systems and any other models the data platform requires.
• Develop data models, schemas, and normalization rules to ensure data integrity, consistency, and efficiency.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and performance monitoring.
• Design software automation routines for the Database Engineers to follow and build upon.

Data Governance

• Establish and enforce data governance policies and standards to protect data quality and integrity.
• Develop data classification and retention strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Project Management

• Together with the Database Engineering Team Manager you will lead and manage database-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of database solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in DBA work, database architecture and design.
• Proven track record of leading complex database projects and initiatives.
• Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling, normalization, and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with data platforms for both Microsoft (SQL Server) and Open Source technologies (Postgres and MySQL).

Desired Skills

• Experience with the latest Infrastructural technologies for optimal performance.
• Experience with data virtualization and integration technologies.
• Experience with automation scripting and best practices (Ansible, Terraform and Powershell).
• Certification in relevant database technologies.

Benefits

• Great career development opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• International Health Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year)
• Birthday Day Off
• Me Time - 1 day off per year