Senior Azure Database Platform Engineer

Mastercard; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard's Database Engineering team is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to drive customer experience by delivering Azure-based database solutions. You will optimize performance, implement backup and DR strategies, and collaborate with development teams on data modelling and query optimisation.

The role requires deep experience with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and strong security and governance knowledge. Hybrid work options may apply.

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 (e.g., GDPR).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based database solutions using services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Cache for Redis, and Azure 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.

Skills

Azure database services

T-SQL / PL/pgSQL

Performance tuning

CI/CD for databases

Infrastructure as Code

Data security / GDPR

Monitoring tools

Problem-solving & communication

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Job description

Mastercard's Database Engineering team is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to drive customer experience by delivering Azure-based database solutions. You will optimize performance, implement backup and DR strategies, and collaborate with development teams on data modelling and query optimisation.

The role requires deep experience with Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and strong security and governance knowledge. Hybrid work options may apply.