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Database Administrator

Remote, Sevilla & Madrid·Added today

knowmad mood

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    knowmad mood doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

  • Meal vouchers

    A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 5 years of experience in:

  • Knowledge of administration, design, and implementation of relational databases with MySQL and PostgreSQL.

  • Knowledge of query optimization and database schema design.

  • Familiarity with cloud database environments, especially AWS and Google Cloud.

  • Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Knowledge of scripting and automation with technologies such as Python or Bash.

  • Knowledge of backup and recovery, replication, and high availability.

  • Experience with monitoring and performance analysis tools.

  • Experience working with time-series databases and large volumes of data.

  • Minimum English level B2.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

And with us, you will enjoy:

✅Permanent contract

✅ 100% REMOTE

✅In-house training and access to certifications ♻Check out our calendar here:

https://www.knowmadmood.com/en/talent/training

✅Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, transport, childcare vouchers, restaurant cards)

✅Brand ambassador program through our referral plan

Refer your friends and earn extra rewards!

✅Events, meetups, techdays, talks... and much more!

✅ 26 days of annual leave (22 vacation days, 2 personal days, and 24 and 31 December as company holidays by default)

✅ Working hours: 8:30 to 18:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 8:00 to 15:00 on Fridays, with an intensive summer schedule from July to August from 8:00 to 15:00.

The role

What you'll do

  • Implement and administer relational databases, mainly MySQL and PostgreSQL.

  • Collaborate with development teams on the design of scalable and efficient database structures.

  • Support tasks related to microservices programming.

  • Automate database maintenance and optimization tasks.

  • Perform backups and restorations, contributing to ensuring information availability and recovery.

  • Identify and collaborate on the resolution of performance issues.

  • Prepare and keep technical documentation up to date.

About knowmad mood

knowmad mood is an IT consulting and technology services company based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, cybersecurity, and enterprise software development. With a strong focus on emerging technologies like AI, automation, and DevOps, the company serves clients across sectors including insurance, retail, and manufacturing, offering both project-based consulting and managed services. They operate with a distributed team model, supporting remote and hybrid work across Spain.

For international professionals, knowmad mood offers a dynamic and flexible work environment with many roles available as 100% remote or hybrid positions across Spain, including in Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca. The company emphasizes continuous learning and innovation, making it an attractive option for tech talent looking to work on modern stacks like Java, Kubernetes, Azure, GCP, and AI platforms. While the company is Spanish-founded, its client base and project scope often require English proficiency, providing opportunities for non-Spanish speakers to integrate.

Industry
IT Consulting
Founded
2010
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca

Good to know if you are moving

  • Many roles are offered as 100% remote within Spain, providing flexibility for international hires to live anywhere in the country.
  • The company has offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca, offering options for hybrid work in major Spanish cities.
  • English proficiency is required for many positions, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • knowmad mood focuses on modern technologies like Java, Kubernetes, Azure, GCP, and AI, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
  • The company supports professional development with a strong emphasis on certifications and continuous learning.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are knowmad mood!

We are a leading company in digital transformation, constantly evolving and at the forefront of technology. We were born to drive real change through innovation and sustainable development, with the mission of delivering value to our clients and empowering our talent.

Made up of more than 3,000 creative, digital, and innovative people connected by a shared purpose and capable of building connections with people around the world. A responsible, flexible team with a high capacity to adapt to the needs of our clients and the market, while delivering value, vision, creativity, expertise, professionalism, and passion for technology in every project.

The values that guide our path and lead us toward excellence are collaboration, innovation, commitment, fun, and trust.

Additional information

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At knowmad mood, we are committed to equal opportunities and respect for diversity. We apply our Equality Plan and the principle of non-discrimination in all our recruitment processes.

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