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Senior Azure Database Administrator

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 9 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

UST

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Overview

Payments
12 or 14 salary payments a year
Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Flexible pay plan, gym access

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

5-7+ years of hands‑on experience as a Database Engineer working with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.

Proven experience in migrating databases from on‑premises to Azure database services (Azure SQL, Oracle on Azure, PostgreSQL)

Strong understanding of database fundamentals across on‑prem and cloud environments.

Experience designing and implementing automated, self‑service database capabilities, using Infrastructure as Code or platform tooling.

Strong DevOps mindset and familiarity with "you build it, you run it" operational models.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working across application, platform, and vendor teams.

Pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach and ability to operate in complex, regulated enterprise environments.

English C1

Languages

  • Language of the CV: English
  • English level: C1
  • Interview lenguaje: English

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

-23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days!

-Numerous benefits (Heath Care Plan, teleworking compensation, Life and Accident Insurances).

-`Retribución Flexible´ Program: (Meals, Kinder Garden, Transport, online English lessons, Heath Care Plan...)

-Free access to several training platforms

-Professional stability and career plans

-UST also, compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals.

-The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.

-Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime...)

-UST Club Platform discounts and gym Access discounts

The role

We are still looking for the very Top Talent...and we would be delighted if you were to join our team!

We are looking for a Senior Azure Database Administrator / Forward Deployed Engineer to play a key role in onboarding application teams to Azure database services, leading database migrations from Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server to Azure, and modernizing workloads towards PostgreSQL where feasible.

We are strengthening our cloud database capabilities to support application teams in migrating from on‑premises databases to secure, scalable Azure database services.

As part of our cloud platform evolution, we provide curated Azure DB offerings, automation, and self‑service capabilities that enable product teams to modernize their data layer while reducing dependency on central DBA operations.

What you'll do

As a Database Platform Engineer, you will work closely with multiple application and platform teams, acting as a technical enabler and migration specialist within a complex enterprise environment.

Support multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and product teams in onboarding to Azure database services (Azure SQL, Oracle on Azure, PostgreSQL)

Assess existing on‑premises Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases, analysing migration feasibility, risks, and constraintsDefine and drive end‑to‑end database migration strategies in collaboration with application teams.

Execute migrations from on‑prem environments to Azure, with a strong preference for Azure SQL and Oracle DB services, and support transformation to PostgreSQL where technically and functionally feasible

Act as a technical bridge between application teams, Azure platform teams, central DB teams, and Oracle/Microsoft vendors

Enable left‑shifted database operations by introducing automation, self‑service patterns, and standardized operational models.

Design and implement automation for database lifecycle operations such as:

  • Provisioning
  • Access management
  • Backup & restore
  • Monitoring
  • Patching and basic operations

We need Azure DB experience with service set-up, on-prem vs cloud assessment, preparation for DB migration and related challenges. Followed by setting up a support model.

Educate and coach application teams on cloud database concepts, platform standards, and operational responsibilities

Contribute to reusable templates, reference architectures, documentation, and onboarding assets to support Azure DB adoption at scale.

How you'll work

Hybrid position in Madrid (3 days at client´s office, Sol area, next to the underground).

  • Work Location: Madrid (3 day office/ 2 WFH)
  • Working hours: 40h
  • Client: Bank
  • Direct Placement
  • Duration: stable

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Learning about who you are

    With recruitment team

    Conversation about your background and experience; for some roles, a sense of your technical proficiency.

  2. Understanding what makes you tick

    What motivates you, your working style and personality, and whether you would thrive in UST and client team dynamics.

  3. Final interview

    With future peers, sometimes leadership or the client

    Informal chat with your future peers about team fit; depending on the role, members of the leadership team or the client may join.

  • UST replies within 24 hours of the final interview.
  • Timing depends on everyone's availability.

Hiring process

If you would like to know more, do not hesitate to apply and we'll get in touch to fill you in details. UST is waiting for you!

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation and IT services company headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, USA. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, UST partners with major corporations across industries such as banking, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing to deliver technology solutions, including cloud, data analytics, and application development. The company has a strong global footprint with delivery centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

In Spain, UST has a significant presence in Málaga, where it operates a technology and innovation hub. The Málaga office is a key delivery center for European clients, offering roles in software engineering, data, and digital services. UST is known for its collaborative culture and investment in employee development, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking to work in Spain's growing tech ecosystem.

Industry
Technology
Founded
1999
Employees
30,000
Headquarters
Alameda, USA
In Spain
Málaga
Website
ust.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • UST's Málaga office is part of a growing tech hub in southern Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle with lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
  • The company provides visa and relocation support for international hires, as part of its global mobility programs.
  • UST emphasizes continuous learning and offers certifications and training in cloud, data, and engineering.
  • Málaga has a growing international community and is well-connected by air to major European cities, making it easy for expats to travel.
  • UST has a diverse workforce with employees from many nationalities, and English is commonly used in the Málaga office.

In their own words

About the company & team

More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer and Great Place to Work company with over 35.000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technologic solutions to big companies.

Additional information

In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.

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