Database Engineer

About PLD PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and humans into space, vertically integrating engineering, testing, manufacturing and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions. With a team of more than 350 employees and 220 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates a launch base in the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of industrial infrastructures under management. Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities. Mission We are looking for a Database Engineer to design, deploy, maintain, and optimize our corporate databases, mainly PostgreSQL and InfluxDB. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and scalability of our data systems, working closely with the development, systems, and production teams. Responsibilities: • Administer and maintain PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, and other databases related to corporate systems. • Design scalable, resilient, and secure database architectures. • Perform performance tuning (queries, indexes, engine configuration). • Manage backup policies, restore procedures, data retention, and high availability. • Monitor database performance and implement continuous improvements. • Automate maintenance tasks and deployment processes. • Support the development team in optimizing data models and queries. • Document configurations, procedures, and standards. • Participate in projects related to OT systems, industrial telemetry, and critical environments. Technical Requirements: • Proven experience administering PostgreSQL (mandatory). • Solid knowledge of InfluxDB / Time-series databases. • Experience with replication, partitioning, performance tuning, and advanced troubleshooting. • Experience with Linux, scripting (Bash, Python), and automation. • Knowledge of database security and encryption. • Nice to have: Grafana, Prometheus, Telegraf, Docker, Kubernetes. Personal Competencies: • Autonomy, responsibility, and discipline in daily work. • Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems. • Good teamwork and communication with technical teams. • English is a plus. Benefits Health & Wellness Physiotherapy within our facilities 50% discount on your health insurance You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price. Healthy snacks and lots of fruit Find balance 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st Flexible work schedule Never stop learning We encourage practical learning We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork Focus on your financial future Childcare flexible contributions Restaurant tickets Transport flexible contributions Training support Values We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies. Teamwork. Hard work. Dynamism. Commitment. Keep it simple. Join us to reinvent how rockets are built