DBA System Engineer - (Hybrid)

eDreams ODIGEO; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prime Plus membership

Flexible benefits

Relocation support

Premium equipment

Job summary

eDreams ODIGEO is seeking a DBA System Engineer to join our Data Experience (GITOPS) team in Barcelona. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with development and architecture teams to build scalable data solutions and ensure robust database operations.

You will define database procedures, automate data workflows, and optimize data access while supporting developers with security and best practices. A strong PostgreSQL background and cloud experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid PostgreSQL experience and data-focused mindset.
• Experience with CI/CD automation tools like Jenkins and GitLab.
• Hands-on with automation tools (Ansible) and orchestrators (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud-based solutions, preferably GCP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication with developers and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Be the link between data infrastructure, architecture and development teams.
• Define procedures to operate the database and create automations/tools.
• Ensure data resources are allocated for project development.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve database issues to minimize production impact.
• Tune data access and detect bottlenecks in data consumption.
• Support developers on database access, security, and best practices.

Skills

PostgreSQL

DataOps

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Ansible

Python

Jenkins

GitLab

Cloud

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

DBA System Engineer (Hybrid)

As you contemplate your future, you might be asking yourself, whats next? Start your journey with us!

We're seeking a DBA System Engineer to join our Data Experience (GITOPS) team in Barcelona (hybrid).

Why eDreams ODIGEO

Join the world's leading travel subscription platform.

• We pioneered Prime, the first and world’s leading travel subscription programme since launching in 2017
• Millions of Prime members every year across multiple markets
• 5 brands: eDreams, GO Voyages, Opodo, Travellink, and the metasearch engine Liligo
• This entire Prime experience is powered by a proprietary, industry‑leading AI platform that delivers a smarter, hyper‑personalised service and comprehensive travel experience globally to its members
• Diversity is our strength that’s why our eDOers are coming from different nationalities from all continents – 99% permanent contracts

Responsibilities

As an eDOer, you will have clear objectives, great challenges and a clear overview of how your work contributes to the global company project and its customers. As a member of the team, you will be in charge of providing close support to development and architecture teams to build data solutions:

• Be the link between data infrastructure, architecture and development teams
• Choose the best tech to persist application data
• Define the procedures to operate within the database including the creation of the required automations and tools
• Guarantee the necessary data resources are assigned for the optimal project development
• Ensure the implemented solution is effective, efficient, consistent, and maintainable from a global data perspective
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve database‑related issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal impact on production systems
• Optimise and tune the application access to data. Detection of bottlenecks in data consumption
• Support developers on database access and operation (security, automation, good practices, etc.)

Qualifications

• At least 5 years working in critical DB environments
• DataOps mindset
• Solid experience in PostgreSQL
• Other DB technologies will be a plus: Oracle, MySQL
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in Cloud based solutions. Google Cloud Platform will be a plus
• Exposure to the implementation of CI/CD automation tools: Jenkins, Gitlab
• Hand‑on experience with automation tools (ansible, phyton) and orchestrators (kubernetes)
• Experience with AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude or other AI‑powered coding assistants
• Good communication skills (constant relationship with developers, IT teams, architects and other stakeholders)
• Culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and team collaboration
• Technical English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Applied AI Tools: Demonstrated comfort using practical AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or other AI‑powered coding assistants.
• Experimentation Mindset: Curiosity and eagerness to explore, experiment with, and integrate emerging AI‑driven solutions into software development workflows.
• AI‑Enhanced Problem Solving: Ability to effectively leverage AI tools to debug code, streamline development processes, and enhance productivity.
• Adaptability and Learning Agility: Enthusiastic about continuously learning and quickly adapting to new AI features and capabilities.
• Collaboration with AI: Experience or interest in collaborating closely with AI tools as “pair programmers” to complement traditional software development practices.

Benefits

• A rewarding compensation package – Prime Plus membership, competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible benefits, performance‑based bonuses, birthday day off, discounts and partnerships, relocation support and premium equipment with role‑based selection options and device ownership through our equipment lifecycle program when it reaches its refresh cycle.
• Continuous learning to fuel your growth and explore new horizons! Learn and grow with free Coursera access, soft skills workshops, tech training, leadership development, and more. Plus, enjoy a great onboarding program.
• Grow opportunities to empower your career, and unleash your potential! Personalised career paths and the eVOLVE Program will help you discover, grow, and thrive. Internal mobility opportunities let you pursue horizontal career changes and promotions.
• Your well‑being is our priority. Embrace freedom and flexibility! At eDO, we value flexibility, employee care, and transparency. We offer a hybrid home‑office model focused on outcome. You’ll be able to find the right work‑personal life balance that suits you best.
• Work hard, party hard! We believe in having fun and connecting with colleagues! Join eDO for after‑work events, padel tournaments, parties, and more. Create communities based on your passions, like sports and music. Come to work as you are, with no dress code, and enjoy free fruit, coffee, and tea at our offices.
• Enjoy a dynamic and healthy environment! Be innovative, take risks, and share your ideas. Our diverse and open‑minded teams support high performance, learning, and growth. You’ll work in an Agile mindset environment with recognition at our core.

Equal‑Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Our people are the key to our success. Each one of them is unique in their own way and the respect for their uniqueness is and will always be a passion and motivation. Don’t meet every requirement? If you’re excited about this role but do not feel your experience aligns perfectly with all the requirements we strongly encourage you to apply nevertheless.