Senior Cloud Database Platform Engineer (Azure)

Epam Systems
Madrid, Spain
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Database Cloud Engineering Databases Database Theory Identity and Access Management PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server SQL Azure Oracle (Applications) Cloud Platform System
+2 more
Data Layers Database Migration

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a strong background in cloud database engineering and an interest in financial services?Join as a Cloud Database Platform Engineer and help application teams migrate from on-premises databases to secure, scalable Azure database services.Enable cloud platform evolution by providing automation, self-service capabilities and support for modernizing data layers while reducing dependency on central DBA operations.This is a hybrid role based in Madrid’s city center, ideal for those eager to thrive in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact in private banking technology.Join EPAM and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in Spain!ResponsibilitiesSupport Agile Release Trains and product teams in onboarding to Azure database services such as Azure SQL, Oracle on Azure and PostgreSQLAssess existing on-premises Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases, analyze migration feasibility and define migration strategies with application teamsDrive database migrations from on-premises environments to Azure DB offerings, supporting transformation to PostgreSQL where feasibleAct as a technical bridge between application teams, Azure platform teams, central DB platform teams and vendor teamsEnable left-shifted database operations by introducing automation, self-service patterns and standardized operational modelsDesign and implement automation for database lifecycle operations including provisioning, access management, backup, monitoring and patchingEducate and coach application teams on cloud database concepts, platform standards and operational responsibilitiesContribute to reusable templates, reference architectures and onboarding assets to simplify Azure DB adoptionCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and address regulatory constraintsDocument processes and share best practices to support large-scale adoptionRequirementsDatabase engineering background with minimum five to seven years of hands-on experience working with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environmentsProven experience migrating databases from on-premises platforms to Azure database services such as Azure SQL, Oracle on Azure or PostgreSQLStrong understanding of database fundamentals across on-premises and cloud environmentsExperience designing and implementing automated, self-service database capabilities using Infrastructure as Code or platform toolingDevOps mindset with experience in “you build it, you run it” operational modelsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills for working across teamsAbility to translate complex database concepts into clear, practical guidancePragmatic and solution-oriented approach in complex enterprise environmentsExperience operating with compliance and regulatory constraintsMotivation to work in agile setups across multiple teams and initiativesNice to haveExperience migrating from Oracle or MS SQL to PostgreSQLAzure certifications related to Azure Database or Azure ArchitectureFamiliarity with database tooling for assessment and migrationPrior experience in platform engineering or cloud enablement teamsWe offerPrivate health insuranceEPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan100% paid sick leaveReferral ProgramProfessional certificationLanguage coursesEPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions.Since **, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world.In **, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country.Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.Why Join EPAMWORK AND LIFE BALANCE.Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE.Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives.Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS.Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY.Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.#J-*****-Ljbffr

Requirements

assets to simplify Azure DB adoptionCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and address regulatory constraintsDocument processes and share best practices to support large-scale adoptionRequirementsDatabase engineering background with minimum five to seven years of hands-on experience working with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environmentsProven experience migrating databases from on-premises platforms to Azure database services such as Azure SQL, Oracle on Azure or PostgreSQLStrong understanding of database fundamentals across on-premises and cloud environmentsExperience designing and implementing automated, self-service database capabilities using Infrastructure as Code or platform toolingDevOps mindset with experience in “you build it, you run it” operational modelsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills for working across teamsAbility to translate complex database concepts into clear, practical guidancePragmatic and solution-oriented

Benefits & conditions

Since **, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In **, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in MĂĄlaga, Madrid and CĂĄceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.Why Join EPAMWORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends. #J-*****-Ljbffr

About the company

approach in complex enterprise environmentsExperience operating with compliance and regulatory constraintsMotivation to work in agile setups across multiple teams and initiativesNice to haveExperience migrating from Oracle or MS SQL to PostgreSQLAzure certifications related to Azure Database or Azure ArchitectureFamiliarity with database tooling for assessment and migrationPrior experience in platform engineering or cloud enablement teamsWe offerPrivate health insuranceEPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan100% paid sick leaveReferral ProgramProfessional certificationLanguage coursesEPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions.

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