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Senior PostgreSQL / Cloud DBA

Hybrid in Bizkaia·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

AD4 Octógono

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Overview

Job details

  • €40,000 - €50,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €2,470 - €2,960 a month after tax.

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Only from certain places, per the ad: “Residencia en Bizkaia para incorporarse al modelo híbrido del cliente.”

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    AD4 Octógono doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Bizkaia for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Ingeniería Técnica o Superior en Informática, Telecomunicaciones o equivalente.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 🎓 Degree: Technical or Higher Engineering degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent.
  • 💼 Required experience:
  • More than 5 years of real experience in advanced PostgreSQL administration.
  • Demonstrable experience in critical high-availability environments and hybrid/multicloud architectures.
  • Experience leading data migration projects to Azure and AWS.
  • 🛠️ Essential Technical Knowledge:
  • PostgreSQL: Versions 13 or higher, cluster administration, Streaming/Logical Replication, and advanced SQL.
  • Postgres Ecosystem: Patroni, Pgpool-II, PgBouncer, pgAdmin, pgBackRest, or Barman.
  • Cloud Environments: Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS/Aurora, Azure Monitor, and CloudWatch.
  • Automation and Systems: Advanced scripting with Bash/PowerShell and solid Linux operating system administration.
  • 🌍 Languages: Intermediate English level (B1-B2).
  • 📍 Location: Residence in Bizkaia to join the client's hybrid model.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Kubernetes and PostgreSQL Operator (Cloud-Native PG, etc.) on Docker or OpenShift platforms.
  • Knowledge of DevOps, agile methodologies, ITIL frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform).
  • Official certifications highly valued: Technical certifications in PostgreSQL, Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or AWS Architecture/DBA certifications.

The role

Are you a specialist in squeezing the maximum performance out of PostgreSQL and do you have experience in multicloud environments? At Ad4Octógono, we are looking for a PostgreSQL Expert / Senior DBA to lead the administration, optimization, and evolution of our critical data platforms, in both traditional and cloud architectures.

In this strategic role, you will act as the technical reference for large business areas (Commercial, Distribution, Renewables, and Corporate). You will be the key piece in designing high-availability solutions, automating operations, and providing technical supervision for ambitious database migration projects to Microsoft Azure and AWS. 🚀

What you'll do

  • 🌐 Multicloud and Hybrid Administration: Manage and evolve critical PostgreSQL infrastructures in On-Premise, Microsoft Azure (Flexible Server), and AWS (RDS / Aurora) environments.
  • 🔄 Cloud Migration Leadership: Technically supervise the complete lifecycle and migration of databases to the cloud using tools such as Azure DMS and AWS DMS.
  • 📈 Optimization and Performance Tuning: Monitor and adjust environment performance (index management, partitioning, advanced PL/pgSQL, and query planning).
  • 🛡️ High Availability and Resilience: Design and implement robust physical/logical replication, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions using Patroni, Pgpool-II, PgBouncer, pgBackRest, or Barman.
  • 🤖 Automation and Monitoring: Drive the automation of administration tasks through scripting (Bash and PowerShell) and configure advanced alerts with Prometheus and Grafana.
  • 🤝 Business Support: Provide highly complex specialized technical support to client areas and collaborate closely with Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Development teams.

How you'll work

  • ⏳ Contract type: Permanent (Large-scale project with long-term stability).
  • 📅 Start date: Expected start on 05/07/2026.
  • 📍 Location: Bizkaia (Hybrid modality 2🏡/🏢3 combining remote work and office in a flexible manner).
  • 💶 Salary: €40,000 - €50,000 Gross/Year (negotiable based on merit, experience, and certifications provided).
  • ⏱️ Flexible schedule: Working day adapted to the client, intensive morning shift (07:30 to 15:00 hours).
  • 🧠 Key competencies: Teamwork, technical proactivity, coordination capacity, and root-cause analysis.
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