Senior Azure DB Engineer - Cloud Data & Automation

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

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer specialized in Azure databases to design, implement, and optimize secure data solutions. The role focuses on Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalable architecture.

The candidate will drive database deployment automation using Terraform or Bicep, ensuring alignment with data governance, GDPR requirements, and monitoring practices across Azure services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based database solutions (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL).
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of databases.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues to ensure high availability.
• Automate deployments with IaC tools like Terraform or Bicep.
• Collaborate with development teams on data modelling and query optimization.
• Ensure data governance and security compliance across databases.
• Maintain documentation and share knowledge across teams.

Skills

Azure database services expertise

T-SQL / PL/pgSQL proficiency

Problem-solving & communication

Analytical mindset

Customer/ stakeholder collaboration

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer specialized in Azure databases to design, implement, and optimize secure data solutions. The role focuses on Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalable architecture.

The candidate will drive database deployment automation using Terraform or Bicep, ensuring alignment with data governance, GDPR requirements, and monitoring practices across Azure services.