Database Platform Engineer Senior

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at

Job Description

Job description

Automate deployments and monitoring using DevOps tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Terragrunt, Jenkins, and Bitbucket to reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery timelines. Perform Cross-Platform Cloud migrations (MS SQL to PostgreSQL) and optimize databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and cloud-native platforms like AWS RDS and Aurora. Install, configure, migrate, and scale database platforms for enterprise and cloud-scale environments, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and extensibility. Implement end-to-end database security, including TDE, access controls, key management, Active Directory/LDAP integration, and SSL encryption. Collaborate with global teams to align technical solutions with business and compliance needs, support production systems, and continuously enhance database infrastructure by staying current with emerging cloud technologies.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• • 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native database services (e.g., Amazon RDS, Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLServer).
  • Strong knowledge of RDBMS databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLServer).
  • Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Terragrunt, Jenkins, Bitbucket, CloudFormation).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, AWS DMS, SCT, and DevOps practices.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Experience with data migration and hybrid cloud environments.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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