Technical Lead - Database Platform

role, you will:Define, design, and guide the implementation of platform solutions that enhance the reliability, security, and scalability of the Database Platform infrastructure.Provide technical leadership in cloud infrastructure, networking, CI/CD, and security for operational data storage solutions.Collaborate closely with Product Teams to ensure seamless database provisioning and operational efficiency.Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.Own the end-to-end architecture of the Database Platform, driving alignment with wider Platform Engineering strategy and domain goals.Lead complex incident management, driving blameless post-mortems and preventative architectural improvements.Define, implement, and own the end-to-end observability strategy (metrics, logging, tracing) to guarantee the platform meets and exceeds availability targets.What you need to be successfulBackground and skills:Extensive, hands-on

architectural experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure, particularly in AWS.Proven expertise in operational data storage solutions (e.g., PostgreSQL, AmazonRDS, S3 or similar).In-depth knowledge of database internals including performance tuning, high-availability architecture (replication/failover), backup and recovery strategies, and sharding/clustering.Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS)Strong experience in infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred).Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins, or similar).Familiarity with networking and security best practices in cloud environments.Familiarity with observability tools (DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).Nice to have:Experience in scaled operational storage solution production systems.Traits:Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and mentor engineers.Strong technical ownership, with a proactive approach to systematic problem-solving and driving architectural improvements across the platform.Passion for building high-quality, scalable, and secure infrastructure.Eagerness to learn and contribute to building platforms as products.What's in it for you:Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe's most talked about disruptors.Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation. Come together with your team in the office for a dedicated day of teamwork each week, plus another day of your choice, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work the rest of the time. Some roles may require additional in-office presence.As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank

About the opportunityWe are seeking a Tech Lead to join the Database Platform Team within the Platform Engineering Domain. You will define the future of our operational data storage, focusing on next-generation scaling, security, and developer experience.Platform Engineering's mission is to provide trusted, performant, and self-service platforms, enabling product teams to build 'the bank the world loves to use'. As part of this, the Database Platform team is responsible for architecting and operating highly scalable, secure, and compliant infrastructure solutions that manage our core database offering and data storage capabilities.The ideal candidate is a seasoned SRE and architecture expert ready to define the technical vision and standards for scaled database infrastructure. You should also be an enthusiastic learner eager to pioneer novel platform solutions and grow with a team that values innovation and mentorship. If your expertise meets curiosity, we encourage you to apply.In this