Database Specialist

Contemporary Star Energy; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation

Canteen

Discounts (Vitaance/Stellantis Club)

Job summary

Contemporary Star Energy, located in Zaragoza, Spain, seeks a Database Specialist to provide day-to-day database support, optimize performance, and guide teams on best practices. The role emphasizes design, security, and reliable operations to back business applications.

You will evaluate technologies, participate in standards, and help implement scalable database solutions in a high-impact manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience in database administration, engineering, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies, SQL, architecture, and performance optimization.
• Experience in troubleshooting, fault resolution, and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to evaluate technologies and contribute to solution design and implementation.
• Understanding of database security, reliability, backup and recovery, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and training skills; English proficiency at C1.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day technical support for database systems, including performance optimization and fault resolution.
• Delivering technical guidance and training to colleagues and relevant teams on database technologies and best practices.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of database technologies and solutions.
• Contributing to the definition and implementation of database standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Designing, implementing, and optimizing database solutions to support business applications and requirements.
• Promoting database reliability, security, and continuous improvement in line with needs.

Skills

SQL

Performance optimization

Troubleshooting

Database design

Problem solving

English C1

Training & guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Database technologies

Job description

Contemporary Star Energy is looking for you…

Contemporary Star Energy is a joint venture created by Stellantis and CATL to advance affordable and sustainable electric mobility in Europe. Bringing together global automotive leadership and next-generation battery innovation, we lead the evolution of cleaner and smarter mobility. Our large-scale, carbon-neutral battery manufacturing project contributes to the European electrification ecosystem and supports the regional supply chain for battery production.

Strategically located next to Stellantis´ plant in Zaragoza, Spain, the Gigafactory will produce next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with a capacity of up to 50 GWh.

Would you like to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Database Specialist to provide technical support for database systems, optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the design and implementation of reliable and efficient database solutions.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Providing day-to-day technical support for database systems, including performance optimization, troubleshooting, and fault resolution.
• Delivering technical guidance and training to colleagues and relevant teams on database technologies and best practices.
• Participating in the technical evaluation and selection of database technologies and solutions.
• Contributing to the definition and implementation of database standards, policies, and technical guidelines.
• Designing, implementing, and optimizing database solutions to support business applications and system requirements.
• Promoting database performance, reliability, security, and continuous improvement in line with business and technical needs.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience in database administration, database engineering, or a similar technical role.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies, SQL, database architecture, and performance optimization.
• Experience in database troubleshooting, fault resolution, and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to evaluate database technologies and contribute to technical solution design and implementation.
• Understanding of database security, reliability, backup and recovery, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide technical guidance and training.
• English proficiency at C1 level, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Chinese will be considered a plus.
• Availability to work on-site at our offices in Zaragoza, Spain.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join the launch of a strategic industrial project from day one.
• High- impact role in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Professional growth and visibility in transforming organization.
• Attractive company benefits package: transportation, canteen, access to discounts in several platforms like Vitaance or Stellantis Club.