Senior Azure Database Platform Engineer

Mastercard; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer focused on Azure database engineering to lead design and optimization of cloud-based data stores. You will implement scalable solutions using Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL, while ensuring security and GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities include backup/recovery, IaC deployment with Terraform/Bicep, and collaboration with developers on data modelling and performance tuning. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based database solutions using Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL.
• 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 deployments with IaC tools like Terraform or Bicep.
• Collaborate with development teams on data modelling, schema design, and query optimization.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with data governance and privacy standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure Cosmos DB

Azure PostgreSQL

Azure Cache for Redis

Azure Data Factory

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer focused on Azure database engineering to lead design and optimization of cloud-based data stores. You will implement scalable solutions using Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL, while ensuring security and GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities include backup/recovery, IaC deployment with Terraform/Bicep, and collaboration with developers on data modelling and performance tuning. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.