Kubernetes Database Engineer

TL;DR

Kubernetes Database Engineer (PostgreSQL/K8s): Managing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases in Kubernetes production environments with an accent on HA/DR architecture, security practices, and infrastructure automation. Focus on implementing CI/CD pipelines, IaC with Terraform/Ansible, and handling shift-based or on-call operations for high availability.

Hybrid: 4 days/week in Porto (requires Portuguese or other EU citizenship, or a valid Portuguese work permit)

Company

hirify.global matches tech professionals to clients across diverse sectors with personalized career support and benefits.

What you will do

• Manage PostgreSQL databases in production Kubernetes environments.
• Design and implement HA/DR architectures.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Apply Kubernetes security best practices.
• Handle shift-based or on-call operations for system reliability.

Requirements

• At least 5 years as Kubernetes Database Engineer
• Strong PostgreSQL production experience
• HA/DR architecture experience
• Hands-on CI/CD and IaC (Terraform, Ansible)
• Kubernetes security familiarity
• Shift/on-call experience
• English fluency (B2 mandatory)
• Available for hybrid in Porto with Portuguese/EU citizenship or work permit

Culture & Benefits

• Network access to national/international tech partners
• Flexible working policies (remote/hybrid/on-site) matched to preferences
• Personalized career coaching and well-being support
• Welcome kit, health insurance, Coverflex meal card, discounts
• Opportunities for career progression