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Senior Systems Technician – SQL Server / PostgreSQL / Azure DBA – 100% Remote (Spain)

Remote from Spain·Added 3 months ago (last checked 19 Oct)

TheWhiteam

137 open roles

Overview

Salary
€43,000 a year
Payments
14 salary payments a year
Work mode
Remote from Spain
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum experience of 5 years as a DBA / Systems Technician.

  • Education

    • Technical Engineering in Computer Science or similar.

  • Solid experience with

    • Microsoft SQL Server (2016 / 2019 / 2022)

    • PostgreSQL (v13+)

  • Experience with

    • High availability environments

    • Hybrid environments (On-Premise + Cloud)

    • Migrations to Microsoft Azure

  • Advanced knowledge of

    • T-SQL

    • Query optimization

    • Backup and recovery

    • Data security

  • Experience with

    • Always On Availability Groups

    • Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)

    • PostgreSQL replication

  • Knowledge of

    • Azure SQL / Azure PostgreSQL

    • Azure Monitor / Backup / Storage

  • Experience with

    • PowerShell / Bash

    • Automation (Ansible, Terraform)

  • Analytical skills and a focus on continuous improvement.

  • Intermediate English (technical documentation).

Nice to have

  • Azure Synapse Analytics.

  • Azure Data Factory.

  • Docker / Kubernetes.

  • DevOps and CI/CD.

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

  • Microsoft certifications:

    • DP-300, AZ-104, AZ-305

  • PostgreSQL certifications.

  • Knowledge of ITIL and agile methodologies.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary: Freelance €250-€300 daily rate / €43,000 SBA

Additionally, I am also sharing a brief summary of the company's policies so you can get to know us a little better:

• Our collective agreement is that of Consulting Firms and Market Studies

• We have 23 days of vacation per year

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

• As flexible compensation, we can request nursery vouchers and also medical + dental insurance.

The role

At The Whiteam Consulting we are looking for a Senior Systems Technician specialized in Databases (DBA) with strong experience in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, to join a strategic project in 100% remote mode from Spain.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the administration, evolution, and governance of database platforms in both On-Premise and Cloud (Microsoft Azure) environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security in critical systems.

Additionally, they will act as a technical reference, participating in modernization projects, cloud migration, and digital transformation.

What you'll do

  • Database administration and maintenance:

    • Microsoft SQL Server

    • PostgreSQL

  • Full database lifecycle management:

    • Installation

    • Configuration

    • Operation

    • Maintenance

    • Upgrade

  • Design and oversight of architectures:

    • Hybrid (On-Premise + Cloud)

    • Cloud on Microsoft Azure

  • Lead and coordinate database migrations to Azure.

  • Performance monitoring and optimization:

    • Query tuning

    • Index management

  • Implementation of solutions for:

    • High availability

    • Backup

    • Disaster Recovery

  • Advanced technical support for business areas.

  • Definition of technical standards and best practices.

  • Automation of administration tasks.

  • Coordination with teams:

    • Architecture

    • Infrastructure

    • Development

    • Cybersecurity

  • Resolution of critical incidents and coordination with vendors.

How you'll work

  • Work mode: 100% remote from Spain.

  • Reference location: Bizkaia.

About TheWhiteam

TheWhiteam is an IT services and consulting company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializing in enterprise technology solutions, particularly around SAP, cloud infrastructure, data analytics, and custom software development. The company serves clients across sectors such as banking, energy, retail, and automotive, offering both project-based consulting and managed services. With a strong focus on SAP implementations and migrations, TheWhiteam has built a reputation as a reliable partner for complex enterprise transformations.

TheWhiteam has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and offers a mix of hybrid and fully remote roles across the country. The company is known for its flexible work arrangements, including 100% remote positions for many roles, which is attractive to international professionals. TheWhiteam actively hires consultants and developers with expertise in SAP, Java, Oracle, and cloud technologies, and provides opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, project-driven environment. For international candidates, the company offers a pathway to work in Spain's thriving tech sector, with many roles requiring Spanish language skills, though some technical positions may be accessible to English speakers.

Industry
IT Services
Founded
2015
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • TheWhiteam offers many 100% remote roles across Spain, which can be ideal for international professionals seeking flexibility.
  • The company has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, providing opportunities for in-person collaboration if desired.
  • Most roles require Spanish language proficiency, so international candidates should have at least conversational Spanish.
  • TheWhiteam works with clients in banking, energy, and retail, offering exposure to large-scale enterprise projects.
  • The company provides a hybrid work model for some roles, with 2 days per week in the office, which can help with integration.

In their own words

About the company & team

Being part of THEWHITEAM is 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 people build it. We consider it of vital importance that our organization is based on our best asset and added value, which is our human team.

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