Database Operations Engineer

The engineer will operate, maintain and improve databases, caching platforms and related middleware in cloud and

production environments. The role focuses on availability, performance, automation, incident resolution and close

collaboration with technical teams based in China.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and support relational databases, caching platforms and related middleware in cloud and

production environments.

• Monitor database availability, capacity, performance and reliability, and proactively address operational risks.

• Diagnose and resolve database incidents, performance degradation and resource bottlenecks.

• Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, backup, recovery and routine database maintenance.

• Support database releases, migrations and controlled production changes.

• Develop and maintain monitoring, alerting, automation and operational procedures for database services.

• Collaborate daily in Mandarin with technical teams in China to implement common database and middleware

management standards.

• Assist application teams with database-related troubleshooting and production releases.

• Improve the utilisation, reliability and cost efficiency of database and application resources.

• Ensure data handling and database operations comply with applicable European data-protection requirements.

• Participate occasionally in an on-call rotation for urgent production incidents.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in database administration, database operations or a closely related role.

• Strong practical experience with at least one major relational database, preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL.

• Experience with performance analysis, query optimisation, backup, recovery and high-availability arrangements.

• Practical experience with at least one caching technology, such as Redis or Memcached.

• Good working knowledge of Linux and common network protocols, including TCP/IP and HTTP/HTTPS.

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting production database environments.

• Understanding of GDPR and European data-protection requirements.

• Fluent Mandarin Chinese and professional working proficiency in English.

• Ability to work primarily onsite in Madrid, or willingness to relocate there.