Overview

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!

Responsibilities

  • Support Agile Release Trains and product teams in onboarding to Azure database services such as Azure SQL, Oracle on Azure and PostgreSQL
  • Assess existing on-premises Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases, analyze migration feasibility and define migration strategies with application teams
  • Drive database migrations from on-premises environments to Azure DB offerings, supporting transformation to PostgreSQL where feasible
  • Act as a technical bridge between application teams, Azure platform teams, central DB platform teams and vendor teams
  • Enable left-shifted database operations by introducing automation, self-service patterns and standardized operational models
  • Design and implement automation for database lifecycle operations including provisioning, access management, backup, monitoring and patching
  • Educate and coach application teams on cloud database concepts, platform standards and operational responsibilities
  • Contribute to reusable templates, reference architectures and onboarding assets to simplify Azure DB adoption
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and address regulatory constraints
  • Document processes and share best practices to support large-scale adoption

Requirements

  • Database engineering background with minimum five to seven years of hands-on experience working with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments
  • Proven experience migrating databases from on-premises platforms to Azure database services such as Azure SQL, Oracle on Azure or PostgreSQL
  • Strong understanding of database fundamentals across on-premises and cloud environments
  • Experience designing and implementing automated, self-service database capabilities using Infrastructure as Code or platform tooling
  • DevOps mindset with experience in “you build it, you run it” operational models
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for working across teams
  • Ability to translate complex database concepts into clear, practical guidance
  • Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach in complex enterprise environments
  • Experience operating with compliance and regulatory constraints
  • Motivation to work in agile setups across multiple teams and initiatives

Nice to have

  • Experience migrating from Oracle or MS SQL to PostgreSQL
  • Azure certifications related to Azure Database or Azure Architecture
  • Familiarity with database tooling for assessment and migration
  • Prior experience in platform engineering or cloud enablement teams

Spain

  • Private health insurance
  • EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
  • 100% paid sick leave
  • Referral Program
  • Professional certification
  • Language courses

[epamgdo] Spain (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, 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.

[epamgdo] Spain (life at EPAM)

  • Why Join EPAM
  • WORK 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.