Job Summary:

Aviation. It connects our world, brings people together, provides opportunities, accelerates economic growth, and is just so very cool!

Come work for NAVBLUE, a leading services company owned by Airbus, dedicated to Flight Operations, Air Traffic Management solutions and services for airlines, airports, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). We combine aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how, and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources, and increase productivity for a safe and sustainable aviation future. Our global teams deliver a reliable, optimum, and customized user experience to more than 500 customers worldwide.

We are looking for a seasoned Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing database solutions in a microservices-based environment. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of our data persistence layer, from schema design and performance tuning to ensuring robust replication, disaster recovery, and seamless integration within our cloud-native microservice ecosystem.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 6+ years in roles directly responsible for the availability, performance, and security of critical databases.
• Expertise in Database Technologies: Strong command of MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora, SQL Server and experience with MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Redis, including schema design and complex query writing.
• Database Performance & Scalability: Proven ability in query optimization (e.g., EXPLAIN plans), operating system optimization, advanced indexing strategies, and implementing partitioning/sharding and caching (Redis).
• Cloud Database Operations: Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and optimizing databases within AWS infrastructure (RDS, Aurora) and virtual machine infrastructure (SQL Server).
• Database Reliability & Security: Experience with high availability (replication, failover), backup automation, PITR, and data security (encryption, SQL injection prevention).
• Automation & DevOps: Proficiency in integrating database changes into CI/CD pipelines using schema migration tools (DbUp, EF migrations, Flyway, Liquibase) and Git for version control.
• Scripting & Troubleshooting: Strong scripting skills (Python/Bash) for automation and ability to analyze logs and monitor performance using tools like AWS Cloudwatch, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or pgBadger.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Cloudbees, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), containerization with Docker, and monitoring/logging tools.
• Demonstrated experience in leading software development teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, and effectively representing the team's technical vision and needs to stakeholders, including architects and senior management
• Strong capability in identifying technical challenges and bottlenecks, constructively proposing and implementing effective solutions (either individually or by guiding the team), while actively building team engagement, fostering a positive atmosphere, and championing team spirit
• Master of Science Degree in software engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in English spoken and written

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with ETL/ELT pipeline design and tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• Familiarity with Change Data Capture (CDC) solutions.
• Knowledge of database services on other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud Spanner).
• Understanding of ORM frameworks (Entity Framework, Dapper, SQLAlchemy, Hibernate) from a database performance perspective.
• Experience with data governance or data lineage concepts and tools.
• Active contributions to open-source database projects or the broader database community.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing GraphQL backends or similar API patterns that interact heavily with databases.
• Understanding of airline operations, flight planning, or air navigation principles.
• Passion for the aviation industry.

We offer:

• Stable employment based on a full-time job contract
• International working environment in a dynamic company
• Access to the latest knowledge and technologies enabling professional development
• Training and development possibilities
• Participating in international projects and international trips
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities
• Private medical coverage for you and your family
• Sport card
• Life insurance for you and your family
• Co-funding for meals
• Employee stock ownership plan

Selection and Hiring Commitment

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

NAVBLUE is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

NAVBLUE Gdansk is operating within the Airbus Helicopters Polska Structure.

At Airbus Helicopters Polska sp. z o.o. Gdańsk Plant, the "Internal procedure for reporting legal violations and taking follow-up actions at Airbus Helicopters Polska sp. z o.o. Gdańsk Plant" is in effect. This procedure was introduced in accordance with the Act of June 14, 2024, on the protection of whistleblowers (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928). In the event of any detected violations, whistleblowers can submit reports to the following email address: talent@navblue.aero.

Sustainability at NAVBLUE

At NAVBLUE, we recognize that aviation’s innovation must be matched by environmental responsibility. As a digital leader, we provide immediate, actionable solutions to optimize airline operations and drive decarbonization today. Sustainability is not just a goal, but a prerequisite for our growth; it is central to our 2030 strategy to become the industry reference for integrity and stewardship. By joining us, you will play a direct role in this transformation, ensuring the future of air transport is as responsible as it is innovative.