Database Architect

We are looking to extend our B2C team with a Database Architect. Based either in our Sofia or in our new Barcelona office, you will drive the evolution of our data infrastructure across our European hubs. You will take ownership of our current environment, optimize system performance, and design our long-term migration strategy to the cloud. This role is pivotal in balancing day-to-day stability with future-proof scalability. The technology currently in use is MySQL (Percona XtraDB and MariaDB).

You will be a part of a friendly and open-minded team, enjoying an informal attitude and high level of cooperation.

What will you be doing?

• Architecture & Design: Own and optimize our core database structures built on MySQL and MariaDB.
• Cloud Migration: Architect and execute our long-term data migration strategy to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Performance Tuning: Diagnose complex database bottlenecks, optimize query execution, and implement efficient indexing strategies.
• Modernization: Evaluate, Plan and Integrate alternative DB solutions (PostgreSQL) where appropriate to improve system capabilities.
• Security & Reliability: Establish robust disaster recovery plans, high-availability configurations, and strict data security protocols.
• Collaboration: Partner with development teams Bulgaria, Netherlands and Malta to enforce modern data standards and best practices.

Who are you?

• Experience: 10+ years of database engineering, data modeling, or advanced DBA experience.
• Core Expertise: Deep, hands-on production experience with MySQL and MariaDB.
• Cloud Vision: Experience or strong knowledge of architecting data solutions within AWS (e.g., RDS, Aurora).
• Communication: Strong English language skills for seamless collaboration across international offices.

Nice to have

• Professional familiarity or expertise with PostgreSQL is highly valued.
• Past working experience in a Gambling/Casino company or understanding the Gambling/Casino business domain
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

By joining us, you’re not only gaining an opportunity to work and collaborate with the best talent in our industry, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic perks!

• A competitive and attractive salary
• Private health insurance
• Annual wellbeing benefit allowance
• A weekly breakfast
• Social events for building strong relationships with colleagues

About LCKY Group:

LCKY Group brings together a portfolio of leading online casino brands – LuckyCasino, HappyCasino, FlaxCasino, Vera&John and OneCasino – alongside its in-house game studio, Swintt. With a strong people-led culture and a proven ability to build and scale in regulated environments, the group is well positioned to accelerate its momentum across key markets.

LCKY Group continues to expand across international markets: Sweden, Finland, Ontario, and Chile, as well as in Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands. The Group is home to a diverse and multiskilled workforce, based in a range of locations, including Malta, Stockholm, Sofia, Barcelona, Hoorn, Estepona, Gibraltar and Melilla.

The Group also operates in the B2B vertical through its in-house game development studio, Swintt, which delivers high-quality slot games to operators worldwide.

With an unshakeable belief in its people that’s woven into the company’s DNA, LCKY Group looks boldly to the future with a focus on building appeal in regulated markets.

Learn more about us at https://www.lckygroup.com/

At LCKY Group we firmly believe that our diversity is what makes us unique and that everyone is welcome to enjoy the ride! We are committed to uphold a high level of diversity and inclusion throughout our group.