Database jobs in France

🇪🇺 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 customer 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.

📍 Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Database Engineering team to support our expanding cloud infrastructure.

Your mission will be to automate and manage large‑scale database systems in order to ensure service continuity and high performance for our sovereign cloud products.

We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.

You will be part of a team dedicated to DBA and Database Engineering, focusing on Python development and high‑availability database management. Manager information: Hugo Dulac / Clément Dupon

• Automate database processes and deployments.
• Develop and maintain tools using Python.
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server environments.
• Ensure service continuity and high availability for database clusters.
• Handle Point‑in‑Time Recovery (PITR) and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor database performance and manage large workloads.
• Collaborate on architectural improvements for the cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures.

• Expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server.
• Strong programming skills in Python for automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git.
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and backup strategies (PITR).
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and database architecture.

• Strong problem‑solving mindset.
• Capacity to handle significant workloads and pressure.
• Team player with a spirit of sharing and collaboration.
• Ability to evaluate and improve existing technical processes.

• 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.

• ✔ A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.
• ✔ A cutting‑edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high‑performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.
• ✔ Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top‑level certification.

• Discovery call with a recruiter (30 min)
• Interview with Manager (30 min)
• Technical interview (1h min)
• Interview with Head of Tribe (30 min)

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.