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Our summary
- Salary
- Up to €45,000 a year
About €2,720 a month after tax.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Madrid
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 7+ years





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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Between 7 and 10 years of experience in Open Source database administration and operation.
- Solid and demonstrable experience in PostgreSQL.
- Advanced knowledge in database maintenance, configuration, monitoring, and optimization.
- Experience in managing incidents, problems, changes, and service requests.
- Ability for analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex technical problems.
- Experience working with operating procedures and quality standards.
- Communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
- Coordination, service leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
- English B2, with the ability to operate in professional environments.
Nice to have
- Experience in Linux system administration.
- Knowledge of task automation and operational processes.
- Experience with other Open Source database technologies.
- Knowledge of ITIL best practices.
- Experience in complex enterprise environments and critical services.
The role
At KRELL we are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join a long-term technological project focused on the administration, operation, maintenance, and optimization of Open Source database environments.
We are looking for a senior profile with solid experience in PostgreSQL, the ability to manage critical environments, and communication and coordination skills with technical teams and clients.
What you'll do
- Administer, maintain, and supervise PostgreSQL databases and other Open Source technologies.
- Guarantee the availability, stability, performance, and correct functioning of the database environments.
- Execute operating procedures, maintenance tasks, and activities defined in the runbooks.
- Manage and resolve incidents, problems, changes, and service requests related to the database platforms.
- Implement controlled and documented changes following ITIL best practices.
- Analyze, review, and optimize configuration parameters to improve performance and stability.
- Perform periodic system health checks.
- Identify opportunities for automating repetitive tasks and improving operational processes.
- Act as a technical interlocutor with internal and external teams and client managers.
- Prepare technical documentation, monitoring reports, and operational reports.
- Guarantee compliance with established quality standards, security, and procedures.
How you'll work
- 💰 Salary: Up to €45,000 gross per year.
- 📍 Location: Madrid and/or Málaga.
- 🏢 Modality: Hybrid, with 3 days on-site per week.
- 🌍 Other locations: The possibility of working from other locations may be considered, subject to prior approval from the client.
- 🕒 Schedule: Monday to Friday, with different shifts within the 07:00 to 19:00 range:
- 07:00 to 15:00 h.
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- 10:00 to 19:00 h.
- 🇬🇧 English: Minimum B2 level.
- 📅 Experience: Between 7 and 10 years in Open Source database administration, especially PostgreSQL.
- 🌍 Nationalities admitted according to project requirements: Spanish, German, French, or British.
🚀 What we offer
- Joining a technological project with high-demand database environments.
- Competitive salary of up to €45,000 gross per year, depending on experience and knowledge.
- Hybrid modality with the possibility of considering other locations.
- Participation in optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaboration with specialized technical teams.
- Professional support and follow-up by KRELL.
📩 Interested?
If you have senior experience administering PostgreSQL, you are passionate about database optimization, and you are looking for a new professional challenge, we want to meet you!
Apply and discover your next opportunity with KRELL Consulting.
About Krell Consulting
Krell Consulting is a Spanish IT staffing and talent management firm founded in 2006. It provides services including outsourcing, direct selection, IT training, and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing), with a focus on technology roles. The company operates primarily in Spain, offering both remote and hybrid positions across various tech disciplines.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Oviedo
Good to know if you are moving
- 100% Spanish capital, founded in 2006
- Offers remote and hybrid roles across Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Oviedo
- Specializes in IT staffing, outsourcing, and training
- Provides services in English and Spanish, with some roles requiring advanced English
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