DevOps Database Engineer | Pharma (Hybrid)

Ambit Iberia; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambit Iberia is seeking a Junior Database Platform Engineer to support database operations for a leading global pharmaceutical company. You will join an international Database Platforms team working with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server in Linux-based environments, with 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Linux knowledge including file systems, navigation, permissions, monitoring, logs, and CLI 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 and escalate when needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good English communication, both written and spoken.
• High ownership, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Curious mindset and willingness to learn continuously.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 operational support for MongoDB environments.
• Monitor database platforms and respond to incidents and service requests.
• Perform initial troubleshooting and analysis of operational issues.
• Execute documented operational procedures and recurring database activities.
• Escalate incidents to senior engineers and third-level support when required.
• Work with Linux-based MongoDB and PostgreSQL environments.
• Collaborate with database engineers 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 training.
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow operational and change-management processes within a regulated enterprise environment.

Skills

Linux basics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Database curiosity

Willingness to learn

English communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Curious mindset

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Monitoring tools

Job description

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 escalade 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!