Platform Engineering Engineer 3

Location: Bangalore

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About Your Business Area / Department

The systems that support global travel operate at significant scale and require thoughtful approaches to scalability, resiliency, and geographic distribution. These platforms support more than 150 airlines, hundreds of websites, airports, and hotel properties worldwide, processing high volumes of transactions with consistently low response times.

The Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) team provides a secure, self-service, and cost-effective database platform for Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), MariaDB, and Oracle technologies. The team manages the full database lifecycle, including automation, security and compliance, tooling, and operations, within a highly available enterprise environment. The team operates within a global, follow-the-sun support model with colleagues located in Bogota and the United States, enabling shared ownership and continuous coverage.

Summary of the Role

The Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) Database Administrator supports the database operations team in the implementation, configuration, security, maintenance, and performance monitoring of the Amadeus database tier. The role focuses on ensuring the availability, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications using MSSQL technologies.

You will collaborate closely with Development, Product, and Architecture teams to deliver applications with a strong emphasis on quality, stability, and performance.

In This Role You Will

• Plan, document, install, configure, and maintain database servers in alignment with current security standards, including high availability, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, and multi-site configurations where required.

• Design, automate, monitor, and validate backup and restore solutions to ensure data integrity and recoverability.

• Build and maintain monitoring solutions for large-scale database environments, including databases in the multi-terabyte range across multiple platforms.

• Support databases throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from development environments through to critical production systems.

• Contribute to platform standards, operational procedures, and provide structured support for complex troubleshooting and performance optimization.

About the Ideal Candidate

Basic Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing Microsoft SQL Server technologies (2016–2022), including SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and Azure Data Factory (ADF), within a highly available enterprise environment.

• Ability to analyze complex database performance or technical issues and identify effective solutions.

• Experience planning and executing maintenance activities such as upgrades, patching, and failovers.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation techniques, with demonstrated knowledge of database tuning tools.

• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, storage technologies, capacity management concepts, and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). Experience with Azure, other cloud providers, or additional data stores (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle 19c+, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Couchbase) is beneficial.

• Professional proficiency in English for collaboration and documentation.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive remuneration, annual individual and company bonus, paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, and other comprehensive benefits.

• Access to professional development resources, including online learning platforms that support both technical and soft skill growth.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your work contributes to technology that supports millions of travelers worldwide.

Application Process

The application process takes approximately 10 minutes. Create your candidate profile, upload your resume or CV, and apply online.

What We Can Offer You

• 🎯 A meaningful mission – Power the future of travel with innovative solutions.

• 🌍 A global environment – Work with diverse teams across regions.

• 🎓 Continuous learning – Access training and development opportunities.

• 🤝 A welcoming culture – Supporting both professional growth and personal well-being.

• 💰 Transparent rewards – Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.