Senior Backend Engineer - Oracle DBaaS & Automation

Bloomberg; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Database Platforms team located in Dublin. The role involves building backend services and automation for Bloomberg’s Oracle DBaaS platform. Candidates should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, strong knowledge of relational databases, and experience with tools such as Java, Python, and Kubernetes.

This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focusing on efficiency and performance within relational database systems. Join Bloomberg and contribute to their global Database Engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience using Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts.
• Oracle production experience, including performance tuning, execution plans, and backup/recovery.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services, APIs, and automation for Bloomberg’s Oracle DBaaS platform.
• Create self-service workflows for configuration, patching, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with engineering teams to improve database design, performance, reliability, and production readiness.

Skills

Java

Python

Oracle database performance

Automation

Relational database concepts

Kubernetes

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Job description

Bloomberg is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Database Platforms team located in Dublin. The role involves building backend services and automation for Bloomberg’s Oracle DBaaS platform. Candidates should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, strong knowledge of relational databases, and experience with tools such as Java, Python, and Kubernetes.

This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focusing on efficiency and performance within relational database systems. Join Bloomberg and contribute to their global Database Engineering initiatives.