At Ambit Iberia, we are looking for a Junior Database Platform Engineer to join our team and support database operations for a leading general pharmaceutical company. You will be part of an international Database Platforms team working with technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server in Linux-based environments, while gaining exposure to automation and cloud technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career IT professional with strong technical fundamentals, curiosity, and a passion for learning. Previous MongoDB experience is a plus, but not required, as training and ongoing development will be provided.

What You Will Do

- Provide Level 1 operational support for MongoDB environments.
- Monitor database platforms and respond to incidents, alerts, and service requests.
- Perform initial troubleshooting and analysis of operational issues.
- Execute documented operational procedures and recurring database activities.
- Escalate incidents appropriately to senior engineers and third-level support teams when required.
- Work with Linux-based MongoDB and PostgreSQL environments.
- Collaborate with database engineers located in Barcelona, Buenos Aires, and other global teams.
- Participate in incident, problem, and change management activities.
- Create, maintain, and improve operational documentation and knowledge articles.
- Develop administration skills in MongoDB and PostgreSQL through internal training and hands-on experience.
- Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow operational and change-management processes within a regulated enterprise environment.

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Requirements

- Basic Linux knowledge, including:
- File systems and navigation

- Permissions management

- Process monitoring

- Log analysis
- Command-line troubleshooting

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.




- Interest in database technologies and infrastructure engineering.
- Ability to learn MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and related technologies.
- Ability to follow documented procedures while recognizing when to escalate issues.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- High level of ownership, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Curious mindset and passion for continuous learning.

Nice-to-Have Skills

- Exposure to MongoDB administration or support.
- Exposure to PostgreSQL administration or support.
- Understanding of database concepts such as:
- Backup and recovery

- Replication

- High availability

- Performance monitoring

- Basic experience with

- Shell scripting

- Python

- Ansible

- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
- Knowledge of ITIL or ServiceNow processes.
- Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or container platforms.
- Basic experience with AWS or Azure.

What We Offer

- A structured learning and development environment.
- Internal training in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and enterprise database operations.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale infrastructure and database platforms.
- Opportunities to work with cloud technologies, automation, and modern platform engineering practices.
- Collaboration with experienced international teams across multiple locations.
- A multicultural and collaborative working environment.

SCHEDULE ?

- 08h-17h from Monday to Friday (flexible)
- 2 days on-site and 3 days work from home.

CONDITIONS ?

- Salary package based on your profile.
- Ticket restaurant included in-office hours.
- Flexible compensation plan (free of income tax) where we provide you with medical insurance, public transport ticket and childcare check.
- Discounts in gym network: WellHub
- Training catalogue.

- Referral program

Our goal is that you are well in every way!

📌 DevOps Database Engineer | Pharma (Hybrid) (San Cugat del Vallés)
🏢 Ambit Iberia
📍 San Cugat del Vallés