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
We offer Private health insurance
EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
100% paid sick leave
Referral Program
Professional certification
Language courses
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.
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 general EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.
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📌 Senior Cloud Database Platform Engineer (Azure) (Madrid)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 Madrid