Database Platform Tech Lead
Core
Architecting and leading the database platform layer to enable self-service, automated, and reliable database operations at scale for a Europe-scale bank.
Role type
Senior IC Database Platform Tech Lead
Builds
Self-service database platforms, golden paths, and opinionated tooling for internal engineers
Domain
Fintech / Banking / Cloud-native Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
PostgreSQL (replication, sharding, backup, security), Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Go, Cross-team technical strategy, Incident response
Preferred skills
ClickHouse, Cassandra/Scylla, Kotlin/JVM
Technologies
PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, AWS, Go, ClickHouse, Cassandra, Scylla, Backstage
Responsibilities
Architect failover mechanisms and recovery strategies to meet availability targets; Define zero-touch database operations and automation; Govern the database technology portfolio and adoption criteria; Establish schema governance and migration patterns for product teams; Define on-call practices and incident response standards; Drive long-term database platform strategy aligned with engineering and cost goals