Percona
Percona is a global leader in open-source database software and services, providing enterprise-grade support, consulting, managed services, and software for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other open-source databases. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, the company serves thousands of clients worldwide and is known for its expertise in high-performance database solutions and its active participation in the open-source community.
Percona has a strong distributed work culture with a remote-first approach, employing professionals across the globe, including a growing presence in Spain. The company's Spain team operates fully remote, offering flexible opportunities for international hires in engineering, support, product management, and community roles. Percona is welcoming to relocating professionals, providing a collaborative, inclusive environment that values work-life balance and career growth in the open-source ecosystem.
Company History
Percona was founded in 2006 by Peter Zaitsev and Vadim Tkachenko, starting as an innovative consultancy for MySQL performance optimization. Over the years, the company expanded its portfolio to include MongoDB and PostgreSQL services, launched its own enterprise software products, and built a global community of open-source enthusiasts and professionals.
For International Professionals
- Remote-first company: All Spain open roles are fully remote, providing flexibility for international hires to work from anywhere in Spain.
- Percona has an international, distributed workforce, enabling a multicultural environment and diverse team collaboration.
- The company offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, with a focus on work-life balance.
- Percona is a leader in the open-source database space, offering roles in high-demand areas like Database Engineering and Support, valuable for career growth.
- Non-Spanish speakers are welcomed: the company operates primarily in English, so no Spanish proficiency is required.