Senior Software Engineer - Managed database

OUR STORY

Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow! Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies. Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector. With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants. Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customers across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.

WHY WE NEED YOU

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Database & Data Platform team to increase our capacity to improve the reliability and robustness of our internal and external databases.

Your mission will be to maintain and enhance our internal and public-facing database infrastructure in order to support the scalability, security, and long-term performance of our platforms.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

We work in a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and mutual support are key to driving our ambitions forward. You will join a team of 6 people composed of 2 DBAs, 2 developers, 1 product manager, and 1 engineering manager. Everyone is based in France.

You’ll collaborate closely with other Scaleway teams to support best practices for internal database usage and contribute to the development of critical internal and external products.

YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

• Maintain and evolve internal databases (updates, bug fixes, optimizations, automation, deployments, decommissions)
• Contribute to the maintenance of public database services and integration of new engine features (e.g. replication, high availability, backup strategies)
• Diagnose and resolve incidents and bugs affecting databases
• Improve the technical stack used for database management and automation
• Deploy new database instances and design robust backup strategies (snapshots, replication, HA, disaster recovery)
• Work with tools like Ansible and Docker to support infrastructure and automation
• Collaborate with developers and other DBAs to guide database usage and best practices
• Participate in an on-call rotation
• Contribute to design reviews and propose improvements to internal architecture and tooling

ABOUT YOU

HARD SKILLS

• Solid experience in administering at least one major RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle), ideally in production environments
• Ability to deploy and maintain databases, including setting up high availability, replication, backups, and engine upgrades
• Strong Linux system administration skills and experience with Bash scripting
• Comfortable working with automation and infrastructure tools: Ansible, Docker, Git & CI/CD pipelines
• Development experience in Python or Go
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus
• Deep understanding of database administration mechanisms: security, access control, disaster recovery, and service continuity strategies

SOFT SKILLS

• Excellent communication and synthesis skills: ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong sense of rigor and high standards, especially when working on critical infrastructure
• Proactive and autonomous, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team
• Ability to collaborate with empathy and contribute to a caring, respectful work environment
• Professional written communication in English; comfort in French-speaking teams

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY

• Hybrid work: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week
• Offices: Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities
• Dining: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches
• Well-being commitments: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life
• International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French
• Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers

WHY JOIN THE SCALEWAY ADVENTURE

We offer a rich and diverse product offering: over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI. A cutting‑edge technical environment with high-performance bare metal servers. Commitment to responsible cloud: data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017.

At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive. All applications are considered with care, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply.

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