DevOps Database Engineer | Pharma (Hybrid)

At Ambit Iberia , we are looking for a Junior Database Platform Engineer to join our team and support database operations for a leading global 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.

• 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.

Must-Have

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

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.

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!

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