We are Hiring: PostgreSQL Operations Engineer| Spain | Hybrid

- Language: English (B2 level minimum)
- Location Preference: Málaga or Madrid (1 day/week onsite)
- Candidate must be based in Spain, No Sponsorship Available

Role Overview We are hiring an experienced PostgreSQL Operations Engineer to support and maintain business-critical PostgreSQL environments. The role focuses on ensuring database availability, performance, stability, and SLA compliance while providing expert operational support.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and resolve L2/L3 incidents, service requests, and escalations.
- Perform PostgreSQL installations, upgrades, patching, migrations, and maintenance activities.
- Monitor database health, conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization.
- Manage backup, recovery, replication, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR).
- Configure and support PostgreSQL replication (Streaming, Logical, and Physical Replication).
- Implement and maintain clustering solutions such as Patroni and ETCD .
- Perform database refreshes and cloning using pg_dump and pg_restore .
- Execute PostgreSQL maintenance activities including VACUUM, ANALYZE, and REINDEX .
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes.
- Support major incidents,



on-call activities, and critical production issues.
- Drive automation, standardization, and continuous service improvements.

Required Experience

- PostgreSQL Database Administration and Production Support experience.
- Experience supporting business-critical environments within SLA-driven and ITIL-based organizations.
- Strong experience managing incidents, changes, problems, and service requests.

Must-Have Skills

- PostgreSQL Administration, Configuration, and Troubleshooting.
- Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, and Capacity Management.
- Replication Technologies (Streaming, Logical, Physical Replication).
- Patroni & ETCD Clustering.
- Backup, Recovery, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery.
- Database Upgrades, Patching, and Migrations.
- Linux Administration and Scripting.
- ServiceNow experience.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a 24x7 support environment with on-call participation.

Nice to Have

- Ansible or other automation tools.
- PostgreSQL on Cloud and Virtual Machines.
- Monitoring and Observability platforms.
- Exposure to SQL Server or Oracle.
- PostgreSQL or Cloud Certifications.

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