ph3Database Platform Expert /h3ulliLocation: Barcelona, Spain /li /ulh3About the job /h3pWe are an innovative general healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? /ppbJoin our Digital Team as Database Platform Expert /b and you can help make it happen. bOur mission /b is to enable Sanofi’s Digital Transformation through becoming an AI first organization. bYour job /b? You will be responsible for architecting database solutions across diverse platforms, utilizing a range of technologies including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server. We are a globally distributed team, comprising skilled architects and database experts located in Europe (France and Germany), India (Hyderabad), and the United States (Boston and New Jersey). Our team manages and oversees more than 10,000 database instances across these four major technologies at Sanofi. /ph3Main responsibilities: /h3pThis is an individual contributor role with the primary purpose as a Senior Database Platform Expert to lead the planning, design, implementation, and management of complex database platforms within our organization. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our database infrastructure while staying at the forefront of industry best practices and emerging technologies. /ppThis role is highly visible, and you will be a key contributor to how we modernize our platforms and change how we think about the solutions we apply. To be successful, you must have a deep understanding of the various database technology capabilities and the enterprise data and application patterns and principals. You must be comfortable driving technical ideas and communicating with both technical and non-technical individuals across the organization. /pullibSecurity and Compliance /b:



Implement robust security measures and access controls to safeguard sensitive data. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and actively participate in security audits and assessments. /lilibScalability and Availability /b: Design and implement strategies for database scalability, replication, and clustering to support growing data volumes and high availability requirements. Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans. /lilibAutomation and DevOps: /b Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate database provisioning, configuration, and maintenance tasks. Promote the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization technologies for database deployments. /lilibMonitoring and Troubleshooting: /b Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and address database issues. Lead troubleshooting efforts during incidents to minimize downtime and data loss. /lilibDocumentation and Knowledge Sharing: /b Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices. Share knowledge and provide mentorship to junior team members. /lilibStay Current: /b Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging database technologies and best practices. Evaluate and recommend new tools or technologies that can enhance the database platform's capabilities. /li /ulh3About you /h3h3Education / Work Experience: /h3ulliBachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. /liliExtensive Certification in one or more database technologies is expected (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and cloud-based databases). /liliCertification in DevOps coding Terraform, Ansible, and experience with GitHub.



/lili10+ years extensive experience in database administration, with expertise in multiple database technologies (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and cloud-based databases). /lili3+ years hands on experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database). /li /ulh3Required Skills: /h3ulliProficiency in database design, performance tuning, and security. /liliStrong scripting and automation coding skills (e.g., SQL, Python, PowerShell). /liliSignificant experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible) is required. /liliExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. /liliStrong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams. /liliExperience with change control, incident/problem management, CMDB configuration, validation, and qualification process (GxP), troubleshooting and root cause analysis. /li /ulh3Minimum Preferred Skills: /h3ulliStrong Regulatory Experience (GxP, Sarbanes-Oxley, French Data Protection Act (FDPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)). /liliAbility to work with minimal supervision, engaging peers, and other departments to accomplish assigned goals and effectively manage projects in a cross-functional environment. /li /ulh3Language Requirements: /h3ulliFluency in English /li /ulh3Why choose us? /h3ulliBring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. /liliDiscover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. /liliEnjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. /liliTake good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs. /li /ulp#LI-Hybrid #BarcelonaHub #SanofiHubs# #Digital # Database #SQL #AWS #GxP /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Database Platform Expert (Barcelona)
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