DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes & Databases)

Hexa Consulting; Porto; Presencial; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Opportunity to work on international projects

Continuous learning and career growth

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Resumo da oferta

A technology consulting firm in Porto is looking for a Platform/DevOps Engineer to manage PostgreSQL databases on Kubernetes. This shift-based role includes on-call rotation and collaboration with teams to build reliable cloud-native data services. Candidates should have a technical degree, strong experience with Kubernetes, and excellent communication skills in English. Opportunities for learning and working on international projects are offered, fostering an innovative work environment.

Qualificações

• Degree in IT, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and database technologies, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Experience with automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsabilidades

• Deploy, manage, and optimize PostgreSQL databases on Kubernetes platforms.
• Design and implement persistent storage, backup & restore, and replication strategies.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Development teams.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database and cluster performance.
• Ensure strong security practices (RBAC, encryption, secrets management, network policies).
• Collaborate with DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Development teams to build database-as-a-service solutions.

Conhecimentos

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Problem-solving skills

B2 level English

Formação académica

Degree in IT, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering

Ferramentas

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Infrastructure as Code

RBAC

Encryption

Secrets management

Network policies

Descrição da oferta de emprego

🚀 Join Hexa Consulting as a Platform/DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes & Databases)!

At Hexa Consulting, we believe transparency fuels great tech careers. Our mission is to make IT more human, diverse, and exciting while supporting the growth of both our clients and our people.

🔍 Who are we looking for?

A Platform/DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes & Databases) with strong experience in managing stateful workloads and building reliable, scalable data services in cloud-native environments. If you enjoy working with automation, databases, and Kubernetes ecosystems in collaborative teams, this role is for you.

📍 Work model: Shift-based role (10h shifts, 5 days/week) + on-call rotation (approx. 1 week/month)

💻 What you'll be doing

• Deploy, manage, and optimize PostgreSQL databases on Kubernetes platforms
• Design and implement persistent storage, backup & restore, replication, and HA/DR strategies
• Automate provisioning, scaling, and upgrades using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Monitor and troubleshoot database and cluster performance
• Ensure strong security practices (RBAC, encryption, secrets management, network policies)
• Collaborate with DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Development teams to build database-as-a-service solutions

🧠 What you’ll bring

• Degree in IT, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and database technologies (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
• Solid communication skills with B2 level English (mandatory)
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence technical decisions
• Proactive mindset, team spirit, and willingness to share knowledge

🎁 What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on international projects
• Influence current and future technology choicesContinuous learning and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Ready to build the future of cloud-native data platforms with us? 🚀