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Mastercard · 1 week ago

Senior Azure Platform Engineer

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, focused on building a sustainable economy through secure and accessible digital transactions. They are seeking a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to innovate and enhance customer experience by designing and implementing Azure-based database solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement Azure-based database solutions using services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Cache for Redis, and Azure Data Factory
Optimize database performance, scalability, and reliability
Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring high availability and data integrity
Automate database deployments and updates using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Bicep
Collaborate with development teams to support data modelling, schema design, and query optimization
Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards
Maintain documentation and provide knowledge sharing across teams

Qualification

Azure database servicesT-SQLInfrastructure as CodePerformance tuningData security complianceMonitoring toolsScripting languagesCI/CD pipelinesCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Proven experience with Azure database services (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL)
Strong proficiency in T-SQL, PL/pgSQL, or equivalent
Experience with performance tuning and query optimization
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deployments
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance (e.g., GDPR)
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent
Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments
Familiarity with data warehousing and ETL processes
Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python)

Benefits

Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
Flexible spending account and health savings account
Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
Deferred compensation for eligible roles
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

Company

Mastercard

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Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.

H1B Sponsorship

Mastercard has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (540)
2024 (319)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2006-05-25IPO

Leadership Team

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Michael Miebach
Chief Executive Officer
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Ed McLaughlin
President & Chief Technology Officer
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