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Senior PostgreSQL DBA | Cloud & Kubernetes | 100% Remote

Remote, Las Rozas - Madrid, Comunidad Cloud, Middleware & Systems·Full-time·Added 2 days ago

Still open when we checked on 9 Oct

knowmad mood

313 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    knowmad mood doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-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.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • More than 5 years administering PostgreSQL in production.

  • Solid experience in Cloud environments.

  • Practical knowledge of Kubernetes applied to data platforms.

  • Experience in troubleshooting and performance optimization.

  • Experience working with high availability and replication architectures.

  • Ability to participate in 24x7 on-call services.

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.

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The role

We are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL DBA with extensive experience in the administration of mission-critical PostgreSQL platforms, deployed in Cloud and Kubernetes environments.

You will join a highly specialized team responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, scalability, and security of data infrastructures that support high-demand production services.

We are looking for a person with a solid technical track record in PostgreSQL, accustomed to working with large-scale databases, distributed architectures, and Cloud-Native environments.

What you'll do

An expert PostgreSQL profile with demonstrable experience in:

  • Advanced PostgreSQL administration in production environments.

  • Performance optimization and advanced troubleshooting.

  • Management of high-volume databases (hundreds of GB and several TB).

  • Design and operation of high availability and replication architectures.

  • Kubernetes environments running PostgreSQL workloads.

  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

  • Advanced monitoring using Grafana and Prometheus.

  • Automation of operational tasks and maintenance of data platforms.

  • Diagnosis and resolution of complex incidents in critical 24x7 environments.

Databases

  • PostgreSQL

  • Physical and logical replication

  • High Availability (HA)

  • Backup & Recovery

  • Performance Tuning

  • Query Optimization

  • Execution Plans

Cloud

  • AWS RDS PostgreSQL

  • Azure Database for PostgreSQL

  • Google Cloud SQL

Containers & Platform

  • Kubernetes

  • StatefulSets

  • Persistent Volumes

  • Pod and deployment troubleshooting

Observability

  • Grafana

  • Prometheus

  • Performance monitoring

  • Log and metrics analysis

Systems

  • Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu)

  • TCP/IP Networking

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 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 connecting with people around the world. A responsible, flexible team with a strong ability to adapt to the needs of our clients and the market, while providing value, vision, creativity, expertise, professionalism, and passion for technology in every project.

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

Additional information

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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