Key Responsibilities
Database Administration (Mendix & Enterprise Data)
• Design, implement, and maintain database structures and schemas supporting Mendix applications.
• Ensure data integrity, performance optimisation, and scalability across environments.
• Monitor and manage database performance, indexing, query optimisation, and capacity planning.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards (GDPR, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues impacting application performance.
Mendix Data Modelling & Solution Support
• Define and maintain domain models, entity relationships, and data flows within Mendix applications.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure efficient data architecture aligned with Mendix best practices.
• Support integration design (APIs, data migration, external systems).
• Ensure alignment between logical data models and physical database design.
• Contribute to application lifecycle activities, including releases and environment management.
Product Design & User Experience (UX/UI)
• Design intuitive, data-driven user experiences that optimise usability and accessibility.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools such as Figma or Adobe XD.
• Ensure data presentation (dashboards, forms, reports) is clear, actionable, and user-friendly.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define user journeys and product experience improvements.
• Maintain design consistency and standards across Mendix applications.
Agile Delivery & Collaboration
• Work closely with Product Owners to align data architecture and design decisions with business priorities.
• Participate in PI planning, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.
• Provide input on technical feasibility, performance impacts, and design trade-offs.
• Support cross-team collaboration within the ART, managing dependencies and data-related risks.
Quality, Security & Governance
• Define data quality standards and validation mechanisms.
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive and business-critical data.
• Support testing activities (performance testing, data validation, UAT).
• Establish and enforce best practices for database and design governance.
Key Skills and Experience:
Essential
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA), preferably with cloud or enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Mendix platform (data modelling, domain models).
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database tuning, and performance optimisation.
• Experience in UX/UI design, particularly data-heavy applications.
• Ability to translate business needs into efficient data structures and usable interfaces.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desirable
• Mendix certification (Rapid / Intermediate / Advanced).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) supporting Mendix deployments.
• Familiarity with data governance, data architecture frameworks, and security standards.
• Experience working within SAFe / Agile Release Trains.
• Knowledge of analytics, reporting tools, and dashboard design.
Tools & Technologies
• Mendix Platform (Domain Modelling, Studio Pro)
• Database technologies (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Agile tools (Azure DevOps, Jira)
• Design tools (Figma, Adobe XD)
• Monitoring tools (DB performance and application insights tools)
Key Competencies
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
• Attention to detail with a focus on performance and usability
• Collaboration across technical and business teams
• Ability to balance data integrity, system performance, and user experience
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement
Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain essential validation documents and take required approvals and signature from stakeholders.
Stakeholder Communication
• Communicate updates and progress effectively across teams.
Good to Have:
1. Knowledge in Pharma
2. Ability to interact with business to gather business requirement.
3. Familiarity with agile way of working
