Database Engineer, Assistant Vice President
D.B. Group3 months ago
Madrid, SpainStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design and implement database changes and interfaces for new business requirements, including the Private Pension Reform integration.
- Collaborate with business analysts, reporting colleagues, engineers, and stakeholders to integrate, validate, and prepare data for reporting.
- Maintain, enhance, and optimize the Oracle-based SIMS database application through PL/SQL development, performance tuning, and process improvements.
- Analyze and resolve data-related business and production issues while maintaining system stability and reliability.
- Build detailed knowledge of the SIMS data model, interfaces, controls, and operational processes.
- Contribute to the Snowflake-based platform and microservice-oriented modernization, including data modeling, lineage, quality controls, migration, and platform engineering patterns.
- Maintain and enhance reporting data marts built on a Data Vault architecture.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Engineering, Data Management, or a related discipline.
- Strong professional experience in database engineering with deep hands-on expertise in Oracle PL/SQL and relational database development.
- Experience designing, developing, and optimizing database objects, interfaces, stored procedures, data pipelines, data quality checks, and performance-critical data processes.
- Strong understanding of data modeling and complex data structures, preferably in financial services or another regulated environment.
- Experience supporting business-critical database applications, including production issue analysis, root-cause investigation, performance tuning, and operational improvements.
- Hands-on Snowflake experience is strongly desirable, though experienced database engineers who can develop Snowflake expertise are also considered.
- Experience with Data Vault, Medallion Architecture, data lineage, data quality controls, legacy platform migration, cloud data platforms, monitoring, or observability is advantageous.
- Ability to understand existing systems deeply and contribute to future-state platform design and modernization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to use AI tools productively while applying critical judgment for responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
Benefits
- Personalized benefits plan including healthcare, company perks, and retirement-plan options.
- Hybrid working model combining office collaboration with working from home; the specific office/home split varies by business group and is discussed during the application process.
- Interview adjustments and assistance are available for disabilities or long-term health conditions.
- Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, equity, employee well-being, and professional development.
Tech Stack
JavaSnowflake
Categories
Data Engineering
About D.B. Group
D.B. Group is an Italian freight forwarder and logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and rail transport, customs brokerage, and supply chain management for global shippers. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Montebelluna, Veneto, it is privately held and operates through 79 subsidiaries with a worldwide partner network. The company delivers end-to-end forwarding and integrated logistics services, from consolidation and warehousing to door-to-door deliveries and trade compliance.