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Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / Oracle / MySQL)

Remote from Spain·Added 5 months ago

This job was published 5 months ago

Still open when we checked on 26 Sept

Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Tecdata Engineering doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

    “FP Superior (ASIR) o titulación universitaria en informática o similar.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • PostgreSQL (mandatory)

  • Oracle Database (10g, 11g, 12c, 19c or higher)

  • MySQL

  • SQL Server

  • IBM DB2 (valuable)

  • Replication (master-master, master-slave)

  • Clustering and high availability

  • Partitioning / Sharding

  • Extensions: pg_cron, pg_audit, pg_repack, among others

  • Monitoring tools: pgwatch2

  • Optimization and tuning (VACUUM, performance tuning)

  • RMAN (Backup & Recovery)

  • DataGuard

  • Real Application Cluster (RAC)

  • GoldenGate

  • Partitioning and advanced compression

  • Tuning and diagnostics (Diagnostics & Tuning Pack)

  • AWS (RDS, Redshift, DynamoDB)

  • Azure SQL / Azure Database Services

  • AWS DMS / Azure DMS

  • Debezium and CDC tools

  • SharePlex, Delphix (valuable)

  • Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Solaris)

  • Windows Server

  • Bash

  • Python

  • SQL scripting

  • DBA automation tools

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in database administration.

  • Experience in critical production environments.

  • Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL (essential).

  • Experience in migrations, tuning, and database optimization.

  • Knowledge of distributed and cloud databases.

  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.

  • Experience in backup, recovery, and high availability.

Nice to have

  • DBA Certifications (valuable).

Education & certifications

  • Higher Vocational Training (ASIR) or university degree in computer science or similar.

Languages

  • High level of English (essential).

The role

We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator with solid experience in enterprise environments, specializing mainly in PostgreSQL, and with additional knowledge in Oracle, MySQL and SQL Server.

The candidate will be part of a technical team responsible for the design, administration, optimization, and evolution of critical databases in hybrid and cloud environments.

What you'll do

  • Administration, maintenance, and advanced support of databases in production environments.

  • Design and implementation of relational database architectures.

  • Performance optimization (SQL tuning, query analysis, indexes, etc.).

  • Management of critical incidents and resolution of database problems.

  • Execution of migrations and version upgrades between environments.

  • Implementation of backup and recovery strategies (Backup & Restore).

  • Database monitoring and performance analysis.

  • Security management: users, roles, permissions, and access control.

  • Automation of administration tasks through scripting and specialized tools.

  • Participation in high availability, replication, and clustering projects.

  • Collaboration with infrastructure, development, and cloud teams.

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry
IT Services
Founded
2012
Employees
500
Website
tecdata.es

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  • Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
  • The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
  • It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
  • Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.
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