Senior Azure Database Platform Engineer

Mastercard

Greystones

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer specialized in Azure database services to design, deploy, and optimize resilient data stores across Azure SQL, Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL. The role emphasizes automation, security, and performance, working with CI/CD pipelines and IaC to ensure reliable, scalable data platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, experience with GDPR compliance, and a proactive approach to data governance.

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 for database deployments.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
Understanding of data security, encryption, and GDPR compliance.
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 Infrastructure as Code (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.
Maintain documentation and provide knowledge sharing across teams.