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Senior PostgreSQL DBA / Systems Technician

Remote from Spain·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

Still open when we checked on 26 Sept

Overview

Job details

  • €32,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €2,040 a month after tax.

  • 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.

  • University degree

    “Ingeniería Técnica en Informática o titulación equivalente.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Technical Degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA or Systems Technician specialized in databases.

  • High level of English (essential).

  • Solid experience in:

    • PostgreSQL on Linux.

    • PostgreSQL in Azure Cloud environments.

    • Administration, maintenance, and support of critical databases.

    • Performance tuning.

    • Analysis and optimization of SQL queries.

    • Linux operating systems.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.

  • Knowledge of Windows Server.

  • Experience in international corporate environments.

  • Participation in migration or modernization projects for data platforms.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Gross Annual Salary: €32,000
Modality: 24x7 remote support with shift work

The role

We are looking for professionals with experience in PostgreSQL database administration to join an international team responsible for the management, support, and evolution of critical platforms in On-Premise and Cloud environments.

The profile will participate in both operational tasks and projects for the improvement, optimization, and design of database architectures for different international markets.

What you'll do

  • Administration and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases in Linux and Azure environments.

  • Management of incidents, problems, changes, and service requests.

  • Performance optimization of databases and SQL queries.

  • Technical support to development teams in the analysis and improvement of SQL statements.

  • Monitoring of capacity, availability, and service continuity.

  • Implementation of security measures and access control on data platforms.

  • Participation in technological evolution, migration, and architecture improvement projects.

  • Preparation of technical documentation and operating procedures.

  • Collaboration with international infrastructure, applications, and operations teams.

How you'll work

The service operates via rotating shifts to provide support to international markets:

  • Spain: 07:00 - 15:00

  • United Kingdom: 10:00 - 19:00

  • United States: 14:30 - 22:00

  • Split shift (SPW): 10:00 - 19:00

Skills

  • Analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.

  • Teamwork in international environments.

  • Autonomy in the management of critical platforms.

  • Effective technical communication.

  • Orientation toward continuous improvement.

Ideal profile

PostgreSQL DBA with experience in Linux and Azure environments, specialized in administration, tuning, and optimization of mission-critical databases, accustomed to working in international environments and providing support to development teams for the continuous improvement of platform performance and availability.

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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