(Junior) Database Developer - People Advisory Services (f/m/d)

(Junior) Database Developer - People Advisory Services (f/m/d)

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: May 12, 2026

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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

Working together to make the world a little bit better every day. This is our purpose at EY and as a team we go all in to work towards our bold ambition: to create long-term value and growth – for our clients, our people and society. Our network of around 400,000 people around the world offers you every opportunity to grow, develop, specialize and pursue your professional strengths and interests. We believe that the right career path is as individual as you are.

Your role

By joining the Service Line People Advisory Services, you will become part of a growing, international team working on compliance-related software solutions in the context of Short Term Business Travel. As a Database Developer, you will contribute to the design, implementation and evolution of data‑centric components that underpin our cloud‑based applications and services. You will work in close collaboration with backend, frontend and business teams to ensure reliable, performant and scalable data solutions. You will typically work on the following topics:

• Designing, developing and maintaining data models and database artifacts on SAP HANA Cloud, including CDS views used by application services.
• Implementing and optimizing SQL‑based logic, views and queries with a focus on performance, data consistency and maintainability.
• Performing benchmarks to identify optimization potentials and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting backend services by enabling efficient data access patterns, including consumption via RESTful APIs.
• Contributing to the modernization and continuous improvement of existing database solutions.
• Working with cloud‑based data storage concepts, including relational databases and complementary non‑relational storage where appropriate.
• Collaborating closely with backend, frontend, testing and business teams to implement end‑to‑end features.
• Supporting build, development and operational processes related to database changes in a cloud environment (e.g. data migration).
• Gradually taking ownership of data‑related components and topics.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts and data modeling
• Proficiency in SQL for querying, analyzing and maintaining relational databases
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and how database systems support backend services
• Solid understanding of Git for version control.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or comparable platforms is a plus.
• Commitment to code and data quality, including testing, performance and maintainability.
• Basic understanding of SCRUM and agile development methodologies.
• Ability to work in a Linux or Unix‑based environment (WSL).
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g. Bash) is a plus.
• First experience with SAP HANA Cloud or comparable cloud‑based database platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with non‑relational data storage concepts (e.g. object stores such as S3) is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn, grow and take ownership in a modern cloud and data‑oriented setup.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Agile: You believe that a flexible mindset is just as important for success as knowledge and skills.
• Curious: You are ambitious and committed. We are looking for people who think in terms of opportunities instead of challenges and ask targeted questions to unlock better answers.
• Collaborative: You value diverse perspectives and enjoy working in a team.

Your benefits

At EY, you will work in high‑performing, interdisciplinary teams with innovative technologies. We support you in your various life situations with our flexible and inclusive working environment. Inspiring colleagues as well as training and development opportunities both on and off the job will empower you to grow and develop skills that will equip you to succeed. We guarantee a steep learning curve.