Senior Azure Database Engineer: Cloud Data Platform

Mastercard; Howth; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer for Azure database solutions, ensuring high availability and data integrity. You will design, implement, and optimize Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL deployments while enforcing security and governance across systems.

The role requires proficiency in T-SQL/PLpgSQL, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Azure database services (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL).
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL, PL/pgSQL, or equivalent.
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deployments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance (GDPR).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based database solutions using Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Data Factory.
• Optimize database performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
• Automate database deployments and updates using IaC tools like Terraform or Bicep.
• Collaborate with development teams to support data modelling, schema design, and query optimization.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards.

Skills

Azure SQL

Cosmos DB

PostgreSQL

T-SQL/PLpgSQL

Performance tuning

DevOps CI/CD

IaC (Terraform/Bicep)

Data security

Monitoring tools

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer for Azure database solutions, ensuring high availability and data integrity. You will design, implement, and optimize Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL deployments while enforcing security and governance across systems.

The role requires proficiency in T-SQL/PLpgSQL, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong problem-solving skills are essential.