Azure Database Solutions Architect

Mastercard; Bray; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer specializing in Azure database engineering to drive scalable, secure data solutions. The role emphasizes design, optimization, and reliable operations across Azure SQL, Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL, with strong focus on data governance and DevOps practices.

You will automate deployments with Terraform/Bicep, ensure GDPR compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data modelling and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Azure database services experience (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL).
• Strong T-SQL or PL/pgSQL skills.
• Experience in performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiar with CI/CD and DevOps for databases.
• IaC knowledge (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
• Understanding GDPR and data security.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based database solutions.
• Optimize performance, scalability, reliability.
• Manage backup and DR strategies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data integrity.
• Automate deployments with IaC.
• Collaborate with developers on data modelling.
• Maintain security and governance documentation.
• Share knowledge across teams.

Skills

Azure database services

T-SQL/PLpgSQL

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Data security/compliance

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer specializing in Azure database engineering to drive scalable, secure data solutions. The role emphasizes design, optimization, and reliable operations across Azure SQL, Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL, with strong focus on data governance and DevOps practices.

You will automate deployments with Terraform/Bicep, ensure GDPR compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data modelling and performance improvements.