TheWhiteam is a Spanish IT services and consultancy firm specializing in digital transformation, SAP solutions, and cybersecurity. The company provides a wide range of technology services, including software development, cloud infrastructure management, and business intelligence for both private sector clients and large public institutions. With a strong focus on technical excellence, they support organizations through complex migrations and the implementation of modern enterprise architectures.

In Spain, TheWhiteam maintains a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, while offering extensive remote work opportunities for professionals across the country. The company is particularly relevant for international professionals due to its frequent collaboration with European Union agencies and international organizations, often requiring English-speaking talent for high-impact projects. Their culture emphasizes technical growth and provides exposure to diverse environments, from banking and manufacturing to public sector governance.

Founded in Spain, TheWhiteam has grown into a specialized IT consultancy known for its technical depth in SAP and enterprise systems. It has established itself as a reliable partner for both Spanish corporations and European public organizations.

For international professionals

Frequently recruits for projects involving European Union institutions and agencies like Frontex and the European Commission.
Offers a high volume of 100% remote positions for candidates residing anywhere in Spain.
Strong focus on SAP consulting, making it a key employer for international SAP specialists in the Spanish market.
Provides opportunities for international mobility, including 'near-site' roles in locations like Warsaw and Brussels.
Works with a diverse range of international clients in the banking, manufacturing, and public sectors.

Senior PostgreSQL DBA – Azure / AWS – 100% Remote (Spain)

TheWhiteam

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At The Whiteam Consulting, we are looking for a Senior Systems Technician specializing in PostgreSQL to join a strategic project in a 100% remote modality from Spain.

The selected person will be responsible for the administration, evolution, and governance of PostgreSQL environments both On-Premise and in the Cloud (Microsoft Azure and AWS), participating in technological transformation initiatives, database migrations, and the continuous improvement of critical infrastructures.

This is a role with high technical responsibility, where you will act as the PostgreSQL reference, working in hybrid and multicloud architectures, ensuring availability, security, and performance.

Responsibilities

Administration and maintenance of PostgreSQL (v13+) databases.
Design and implementation of architectures:
- Hybrid (On-Premise + Cloud)
- Multicloud (Azure + AWS)
Technical supervision of migrations to:
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- AWS RDS / Aurora PostgreSQL
Full lifecycle management:
- Installation
- Configuration
- Maintenance
- Optimization
- Decommissioning
Implementation of solutions for:
- High Availability (HA)
- Replication (physical and logical)
- Disaster Recovery
Performance optimization:
- SQL Tuning
- Index management and partitioning
Monitoring with tools:
- Prometheus / Grafana
Critical incident management and root cause analysis.
Task automation (scripts and deployments).
Coordination with teams:
- Architecture
- Infrastructure
- Development
- Cybersecurity
Definition of technical standards and documentation.

Requirements

More than 5 years of experience in PostgreSQL administration.
Experience in:
- Critical high-availability environments
- Cloud migration projects (Azure and AWS)
- Hybrid and multicloud environments
Solid technical knowledge in:
- PostgreSQL (clustering, replication, tuning)
- Advanced SQL and PL/pgSQL
- Tools:
  - PgBouncer
  - pgAdmin
  - Patroni / Pgpool-II
Experience in:
- Backup and recovery (pgBackRest, Barman)
- Monitoring (Prometheus / Grafana)
Experience with:
- Azure DMS / AWS DMS
- Azure Monitor / CloudWatch
Knowledge of:
- Automation (PowerShell / Bash)
- Linux systems
Security knowledge:
- Roles
- Authentication
- SSL/TLS Encryption
Intermediate English (documentation and technical environment).

Desired Skills

Kubernetes and PostgreSQL operators.
Experience with Docker / OpenShift.
Automation with Ansible / Terraform (IaC).
DevOps and CI/CD knowledge.
Certifications:
- PostgreSQL
- Azure (AZ-305)
- AWS
Experience in complex multicloud architectures.
Knowledge of ITIL and agile methodologies.

Conditions

Modality: 100% remote from Spain.
Salary: Freelance 250€-300€ Daily Rate / 43,000€ SBA

Company

Being part of THEWHITEAM means collaborating with a company made up of professionals with extensive experience in technological consulting.

We firmly believe that companies and clients set the path to follow in the sector, but it is people who build it. We consider it of vital importance that our organization is based on our best asset and value-added brand: our human team.

Benefits

Additionally, here is a brief summary of company policies so you can get to know us a bit better:

• Our collective agreement is for Consultants and Market Research

• We have 23 vacation days per year

• We have 14 payments, 12 monthly and two extras (June and December)

• As flexible remuneration, we can request childcare vouchers and also medical + dental insurance.

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Descripción del puesto

En The Whiteam Consulting estamos buscando un/a Técnico/a de Sistemas Senior especializado/a en PostgreSQL para incorporarse a un proyecto estratégico en modalidad 100% remota desde España.

La persona seleccionada será responsable de la administración, evolución y gobierno de entornos PostgreSQL tanto en On‑Premise como en Cloud (Microsoft Azure y AWS), participando en iniciativas de transformación tecnológica, migración de bases de datos y mejora continua de infraestructuras críticas.

Se trata de un rol con alta responsabilidad técnica, donde actuarás como referente PostgreSQL, trabajando en arquitecturas híbridas y multicloud, garantizando la disponibilidad, seguridad y rendimiento.

Responsabilidades

Administración y mantenimiento de bases de datos PostgreSQL (v13+).
Diseño e implementación de arquitecturas:
- Híbridas (On‑Premise + Cloud)
- Multicloud (Azure + AWS)
Supervisión técnica de migraciones a:
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- AWS RDS / Aurora PostgreSQL
Gestión del ciclo de vida completo:
- Instalación
- Configuración
- Mantenimiento
- Optimización
- Retirada
Implementación de soluciones de:
- Alta disponibilidad (HA)
- Replicación (física y lógica)
- Disaster Recovery
Optimización del rendimiento:
- Tuning SQL
- Gestión de índices y particionamiento
Monitorización con herramientas:
- Prometheus / Grafana
Gestión de incidencias críticas y análisis de causa raíz.
Automatización de tareas (scripts y despliegues).
Coordinación con equipos:
- Arquitectura
- Infraestructura
- Desarrollo
- Ciberseguridad
Definición de estándares técnicos y documentación.

Requisitos

Más de 5 años de experiencia en administración de PostgreSQL.
Experiencia en:
- Entornos críticos de alta disponibilidad
- Proyectos de migración a cloud (Azure y AWS)
- Entornos híbridos y multicloud
Conocimientos técnicos sólidos en:
- PostgreSQL (clustering, replicación, tuning)
- SQL avanzado y PL/pgSQL
- Herramientas:
  - PgBouncer
  - pgAdmin
  - Patroni / Pgpool-II
Experiencia en:
- Backup y recuperación (pgBackRest, Barman)
- Monitorización (Prometheus / Grafana)
Experiencia con:
- Azure DMS / AWS DMS
- Azure Monitor / CloudWatch
Conocimientos de:
- Automatización (PowerShell / Bash)
- Sistemas Linux
Conocimiento de seguridad:
- Roles
- Autenticación
- Cifrado SSL/TLS
Inglés medio (documentación y entorno técnico).

Se valorará

Kubernetes y operadores PostgreSQL.
Experiencia con Docker / OpenShift.
Automatización con Ansible / Terraform (IaC).
Conocimientos DevOps y CI/CD.
Certificaciones:
- PostgreSQL
- Azure (AZ‑305)
- AWS
Experiencia en arquitecturas multicloud complejas.
Conocimientos de ITIL y metodologías ágiles.

Condiciones

Modalidad: 100% remoto desde España.
Salario: Freelance 250€-300€ Daily Rate / 43,000€ SBA

Compañía

Formar parte de THEWHITEAM es colaborar con una empresa formada por profesionales con una dilatada experiencia en consultoría tecnológica.

Creemos firmemente que las empresas y clientes marcan el camino a seguir en el sector, pero éste lo construyen las personas. Consideramos de vital importancia que nuestra organización se fundamente en nuestro mejor activo y marca de valor añadido que es nuestro equipo humano.

Beneficios

Por otra parte, te dejo también un pequeño resumen de políticas de la compañía para que nos vayas conociendo un poco mejor:

• Nuestro convenio es el de Consultoras y estudios de mercado

• Tenemos 23 días de vacaciones al año