Senior Database Administrator (postgresql) - Sds

Santander UK

Madrid, Spain
Hybrid
Postgresql and mysql administration at scale
Ha/dr, backups & recovery, performance tuning
Linux administration and scripting/automation
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will ensure our databases remain reliable, secure, and performant at scale, driving operational excellence across the full lifecycle

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Database Administrator, you will ensure our databases remain reliable, secure, and performant at scale, driving operational excellence across the full lifecycle.
  • We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas.
  • You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.

Matching Summary

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will ensure our databases remain reliable, secure, and performant at scale, driving operational excellence across the full lifecycle.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PostgreSQL and MySQL administration at scale
  • HA/DR, backups & recovery, performance tuning
  • Linux administration and scripting/automation
  • CI/CD-friendly operational practices
  • Database security standards enforcement
  • Observability and SRE practices for databases

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring others or technical ownership
  • Public cloud database platforms
  • Infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation)

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA/DBRE
  • Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • High Level of English (B2/C1+)
  • Spanish (Professional working proficiency)

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