Azure Data & Platform Engineer - Serbia/Mexico - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials d.o.o. Belgrade; United States; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a skilled Database Engineer/DBA to lead migrations of SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads to Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances. You will design and deploy PaaS/DBaaS solutions, optimize consolidation and costs, and implement robust backup, DR, and security configurations.

The role requires strong Azure data services expertise, experience migrating on-prem databases to the cloud, and collaboration with global teams in a regulated data

Qualifications

• 5+ years of database engineering or DBA experience.
• 3+ years of Azure SQL or similar cloud database experience.
• Experience migrating on-premise to cloud databases.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., DP-300) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration of SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads to Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances.
• Design, deploy, and support Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) in Azure.
• Analyze and consolidate database instances to optimize performance, licensing, and cost.
• Implement Azure-native backup, replication, DR, and security configurations.

Skills

Azure SQL

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

DB consolidation

Cloud migrations

Azure automation

Security tools

GxP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

DP-300 certification desirable

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs - in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Information Technology Department does at Worldwide

The IT department is made up of seasoned professionals united in one common goal: to keep Worldwide’s technical infrastructure operating at the highest levels for our employees and our customers. We are a global team comprised of numerous professionals including cyber security, artificial intelligence, IT helpdesk, application support, and more.

What you will do

• Lead the migration of SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads to Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances.
• Design, deploy, and support Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offerings in Azure.
• Analyze and consolidate database instances to optimize performance, licensing, and cost.
• Implement Azure-native backup, replication, disaster recovery, and security configurations.

What you will bring to the role

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL, SQL Managed Instances, and related Azure data services.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and database consolidation strategies.
• Experience in migrating legacy Unix/Linux-based databases to modern cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Azure automation, monitoring, and security tools.
• Ability to collaborate with development and infrastructure teams in a global environment.
• Experience with regulated data environments (GxP, HIPAA, GDPR) is a plus.

Your experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of database engineering or DBA experience, or equivalent experience or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 7 years of database engineering or DBA experience, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience with Azure SQL or similar cloud database platforms. Demonstrated experience with database migration projects from on-premise to cloud. Microsoft certifications (e.g., DP-300) are highly desirable. Willingness to participate in after-hours support and system maintenance

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.

We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful.

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.