Data Platform Engineer

About the role

Pluxee is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to design, build, operate, and optimise Microsoft‑based data platforms across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role ensures data systems are available, performant, secure and scalable, while supporting analytics and data‑driven decision‑making. You will work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, platform and business teams and report to the Infrastructure Leader.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data storage, processing and management solutions.
• Build, maintain and optimise data processing pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Administer and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Automate deployment, provisioning, patching and database administration processes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and fine‑tune database performance for high‑volume workloads.
• Establish data standards, security measures and access controls to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cybersecurity and business teams to deliver efficient data solutions.
• Develop and enhance internal developer platforms (IDP) for data users and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Database Administrator, IT Infrastructure Administrator or Cloud Engineer.
• At least 1 year hands‑on experience as a DBA.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and T‑SQL.
• Relevant certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent AWS certifications) are highly valued.
• Knowledge of database automation frameworks and database architecture processes.
• Experience in hybrid cloud/on‑premise environments is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Experience managing vendors and technology providers is a plus.

Required skills

• Microsoft SQL Server
• T‑SQL
• Azure (administration and data services)
• AWS (equivalent data services)
• Database automation frameworks
• Hybrid cloud/on‑premise architecture
• Microsoft 365