DevOps Engineer (Database Administration & Cloud Infrastructure) - Aveiro
Inetum · Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal
Inetum is a global digital services company focused on enabling businesses and organizations to accelerate their digital transformation. Operating in 19 countries with more than 28,000 professionals worldwide, Inetum combines innovation, expertise, and a people-centric approach to deliver impactful technology solutions. Join us and be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking organization.
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.