DevOps Engineer (Database Administration & Cloud Infrastructure) - Aveiro

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in database administration and infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in database installation, configuration, high-availability architectures, replication technologies, backup and recovery processes, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. This role requires solid Linux and networking knowledge, with cloud, Kubernetes, and containerization experience considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB databases.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of database platforms.
• Design, implement, and manage high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Define, execute, and monitor backup and recovery strategies.
• Perform database performance analysis and tuning to optimize system efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve incidents and technical issues related to database environments.
• Administer and support Linux-based operating systems and virtualized infrastructures.
• Collaborate in the management and support of cloud infrastructures.
• Participate in the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Kubernetes environments and container-based solutions.
• Work closely with infrastructure and development teams to ensure the stability, scalability, and security of platform services.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, Database Administration, or a related infrastructure role.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with:
  • PostgreSQL
  • Oracle Database
  • MongoDB
  • Linux Operating Systems
• Solid expertise in:
  • Database installation, implementation, and configuration
  • High-availability architectures
  • Replication technologies
  • Backup and recovery strategies
  • Disaster recovery solutions
  • Performance tuning and optimization
  • Incident analysis and troubleshooting
  • IT networking fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or similar).
• Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar).
• Knowledge of DevOps and infrastructure automation best practices.

Languages

• Professional proficiency in English.

Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Focus on service reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.