DevOps Database Engineer | Pharma

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.

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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. xghoner

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