Database Administrator
The role involves implementing and managing relational databases, primarily MySQL and PostgreSQL. It offers a remote working arrangement with flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Databases and Data: Experience administering PostgreSQL in production environments. Experience in SQL query optimization. Interpreting execution plans. Managing indexes and statistics. Experience with very large tables. Knowledge of database maintenance processes. Lock management and performance analysis.
Monitoring: Experience with: Grafana, Prometheus. Monitoring of CPU, memory, and storage. Slow query tracking. Monitoring of active sessions. Replicas and replication lag. Log analysis.
Infrastructure: Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu or similar). Analysis of CPU, memory, and disk consumption. Infrastructure troubleshooting. TCP/IP networks.
Cloud: Experience in one of the following platforms: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud SQL), Microsoft Azure, AWS RDS PostgreSQL
Kubernetes: Diagnosis of incidents in Pods. Log analysis. Deployment troubleshooting. Basic management of StatefulSets and persistent storage.
Main technologies: PostgreSQL, SQL, Linux, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus. Google Cloud SQL / AWS RDS / Azure Database for PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL replication
Availability to perform On-call shifts 24*7
And with us, you will enjoy:
✅Permanent contract
✅ 100% REMOTE
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✅Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, transport, childcare vouchers, restaurant cards)
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✅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.
We are looking for a DBA PostgreSQL Senior to join a team responsible for the administration and support of critical data platforms in production.
The selected person will participate in the operation, monitoring, optimization, and incident resolution of PostgreSQL environments deployed in both traditional infrastructure and Cloud and Kubernetes platforms.
We are looking for a profile with solid experience in large-volume database administration, performance analysis, monitoring, and support for development and infrastructure teams.
Administration and support of PostgreSQL platforms in production environments.
Resolution of performance and availability incidents.
Analysis and optimization of SQL queries.
Backup management and data recovery.
Proactive monitoring of databases and associated services.
Management of large-volume databases (hundreds of GB or several TB).
Optimization of indexes, statistics, and execution plans.
Implementation of operation and maintenance best practices.
Collaboration with Cloud, DevOps, Systems, and Development teams.
Support for Kubernetes environments with PostgreSQL databases.
Management and supervision of replication and high availability.
Automation of operational and maintenance tasks.
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.
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