Database & Infrastructure Engineer

G MASS; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced engineer to oversee database migration and infrastructure build in Paris. The role includes leading database setup, ensuring connectivity between platforms, and managing deployment lifecycles. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial services infrastructure and expertise in SWIFT Alliance. Competitive salary to be discussed based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in infrastructure or database engineering within financial services.
• Exposure to DORA, operational resilience, or regulated ICT environments.
• Practical expertise in configuring SWIFT Alliance and establishing bank connectivity.

Responsabilités

• Lead the setup, configuration, and optimisation of databases.
• Manage the full deployment lifecycle—from initial build to production rollout.
• Create and maintain documentation detailing system architecture.

Connaissances

Infrastructure engineering

Database migration

Networking

SWIFT Alliance configuration

Security compliance

Outils

SQL Server

Oracle

Windows

Linux

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced engineer to join one of our Financial Services clients to deliver adatabase migration and infrastructure buildas part of a wider platform implementation. The role involves end-to-end responsibility for building, integrating, and operationalising core systems. This role can be based in Paris, London or Geneva.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, configuration, and optimisation of databases, including data migration and performance tuning.
• Ensure seamless connectivity between SimCorp and other integrated platforms by establishing and validating network links.
• Deliver on-premise infrastructure components in line with existing environments, maintaining consistency and operational standards.
• Develop and configure interface connections, including SWIFT Alliance : Configure BIC codes, message routing, and associated server environments.
• External banking and client systems (e.g., NT, JPM, SS, and others – around 7 key connections).
• Set up pipelines for email data extraction and exchange.
• Manage the full deployment lifecycle—from initial build and system testing through to final production rollout.
• Work closely with teams across security, networking, applications, and project delivery, as well as with the Chief of Staff for Technology, to ensure all solutions meet compliance, security, and performance standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation detailing system architecture, configurations, and testing outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in infrastructure or database engineering within financial services.
• Exposure to DORA, operational resilience, or regulated ICT environments.
• Extensive experience with database implementation and migration (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar).
• Solid track record in building and integrating on-prem infrastructure (Windows / Linux, storage, networking).
• Practical expertise in configuring SWIFT Alliance and establishing bank connectivity.
• Good understanding of network security, including firewalls, certificates, and messaging protocols.
• Familiar with integrating financial systems such as SimCorp, custodians, fund administrators, and banks.

Benefits

• Salary: to be discussed depending on experience
• Length: 12-month initial contract