Database Engineer (Madrid)

Do you thrive in high-growth environments where databases are the backbone of everything? Our client are looking for a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to join our expanding team and take ownership of PostgreSQL reliability, scalability, and automation across 20+ databases and growing. This is your chance to shape the future of how they run, scale, and automate their data platforms., * Be the go-to PostgreSQL expert, driving reliability, migrations, and performance improvements.

• Work hands-on with Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, and Oracle (Postgres is your main playground).
• Lead critical database migrations-from operating systems to new platforms.
• Build and enhance automation with Ansible, Python, and Bash.
• Ensure smooth operations with Patroni, Prometheus, Grafana, and SolarWinds.
• In your first 3-6 months, master the database landscape, ensure smooth migrations, and strengthen reliability practices.
• Serve as the PostgreSQL SME, guiding the team while diving deep into automation and database-as-a-service operations.
• Set the foundation for future CI/CD and containerisation projects while maintaining today's mission-critical systems.

Technical Stack

• Databases: PostgreSQL (core), MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle
• Automation & IaC: Ansible, Python, Bash
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, SolarWinds
• Infrastructure: Private Cloud (OpenStack), VMs (containers later down the line)

• Proven PostgreSQL mastery (administration, HA, backups, troubleshooting, performance).
• Familiarity with MySQL and other DBs is a plus (training provided if needed).
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Python, Bash) and monitoring stacks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative attitude.

Work Model

Hybrid model (just 2 days on-site per week). Be at the heart of major migration projects.