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.

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!