Technical Lead - Database Platform

N26(25 days ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$114,571 - $154,191 (estimated)Platform Engineering

About this role

The Tech Lead will define the technical vision and standards for the Database Platform within Platform Engineering, shaping the future of operational data storage with a focus on scalability, security, and developer experience. The role involves owning end-to-end architecture, collaborating with product teams, and driving platform strategy while mentoring engineers. The position emphasizes innovation, reliability, and building self-service database capabilities for the wider engineering organization.

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Required Skills

SRE
Architecture
Cloud Infrastructure
AWS
PostgreSQL
Amazon RDS
S3
Database Internals
Performance Tuning
High Availability

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About N26

n26.com

N26 is a mobile-first digital bank that offers personal and business current accounts, Mastercard debit cards, and in-app money management tools like budgeting, sub-accounts (Spaces), and real-time transaction notifications. The service emphasizes a clean, simple user experience and fast account opening from a smartphone, and is trusted by millions across its markets. Headquartered in Europe, N26 primarily serves European customers; its U.S. operations were discontinued and U.S. accounts have been closed. The company also provides tiered premium plans with additional travel and lifestyle benefits.