Junior DB Platform Engineer (MongoDB/PostgreSQL) – Hybrid, Training

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 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.