Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions.
We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture.
In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, Disney, ING, UPS, Tesco, Truecaller, AllSaints, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, Allegro, InPost, and many, many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing.
This position is an exciting opportunity to own the full lifecycle (administration, automation, and troubleshooting) of our critical database systems operating within a large-scale, multi-tenant Kubernetes environment. You will be essential in driving our GitOps and Helm-centric deployment strategy, focusing on ensuring zero-downtime upgrades and maximizing performance and stability for our core platform services. This role offers the perfect opportunity to hone your skills and gain direct exposure to advanced cloud database architecture and container orchestration challenges.
- designing, implementing, and maintaining database infrastructure using StatefulSets, Operators, and Helm charts to ensure databases are reliable, self-healing, and scalable,
- owning the deployment lifecycle for database clusters by managing version control for Helm charts and configuration templates,
- supporting and administering production database systems by proactively instrumenting and monitoring performance, security, and availability within the containerized environment,
- performing zero-downtime upgrades and migrations for major and minor releases, developing and maintaining Helm hooks and custom scripts to automate complex stateful operations,
- managing and optimizing performance for backend data stores, ensuring data consistency and integrity across pod life cycles,
- developing and maintaining automation tools and scripts (Bash, Python) specifically focused on simplifying Kubernetes management tasks, such as provisioning users/secrets and monitoring cluster state.
- 4+ years of experience managing large-scale, high-availability database systems (PostgreSQL / MongoDB),
- experience with Python or Bash automation scripting,
- proven experience with Kubernetes & Helm.
- good verbal and written communication skills in English (min. B2+).
Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.
- knowledge of advanced PostgreSQL HA concepts (e.g., streaming replication, Repmgr/Patroni) and/or MongoDB sharding and replication,
- experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure,
- experience in using version control systems, configuration management tools and IaaC such as Terraform, CloudFormation,
- experience using database tools such as pgAdmin, Pgbench, Robo3t, Studio3t, MongoDB Ops Manager and Mongo mirror,
- experience with prometheus, cloudwatch and monitoring tools both within kubernetes and external cloud managed infrastructure,
- experience applying GenAI in a more structured way within the SDLC, including defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations embedded into daily work,
- interest in and familiarity with emerging AI-driven practices (e.g. agent-based workflows, automation patterns, AI-augmented development), with a willingness to explore and experiment beyond standard approach.
CV review – HR call – Technical Interview – Client Interview I - Client Interview II – Hiring Manager Interview – Decision
Skills Required
- 4+ years managing large-scale, high-availability database systems (PostgreSQL / MongoDB)
- Experience with Python or Bash automation scripting
- Proven experience with Kubernetes and Helm
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English (minimum B2+)
- Work from the European Union region and hold a valid work permit
Xebia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance alongside an Employee Assistance Program, strengthening total compensation where available.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation/PTO and paid holidays, with mentions of parental leave in certain regions, broaden time-off options and support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) plan with matching is noted, enhancing long-term financial benefits as part of total rewards.
Xebia Insights
What We Do
We are a pioneering IT consultancy company, following 1 mission, 4 values, and 4 business principles. WHO WE ARE With over 20 years of experience, our global network of passionate technologists and pioneering craftsmen deliver cutting-edge technology and game-changing consulting to companies on the brink of transformation. Founded in 2001, Xebia was the first Dutch organization to embrace the Agile way of working, with gurus like Jeff Sutherland. Since then, we have grown from a Java company into a full-service digital consulting company with 4500+ professionals working on a worldwide ambition. We are organized in complementary chapters – teams with a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience within a particular field, such as Agile, DevOps, Data and AI, Cloud, Software Technology, Low Code, and Microsoft. We help the world’s top 250 companies and category leaders overcome digital challenges, embrace innovation, adopt new technology, and implement new business models. In addition to high-quality consulting, we also provide offshoring and nearshoring services. WHAT WE DO ★ Digital Strategy ★ DevOps and SRE ★ Agile ★ Data and AI ★ Cloud ★ Microsoft Solutions ★ Software Technology ★ Security ★ Low Code ★ Xebia Academy HOW WE ARE ORGANIZED Xebia has launched specific labels, like GoDataDriven, Binx, Xpirit, Qxperts, Stackstate, Instruqt, Xccelerated, and Xebia Academy Complementing our organic growth, other specialized companies join our successful journey and also operate within the Xebia network under their own brand name, like Appcino, coMakeIt, g-company, Oblivion, PGS Software, and SwissQ. Together we are Xebia. With 17 offices in Atlanta, San Francisco, UK, Vietnam, Canada, Amsterdam, and Hilversum (the Netherlands), Belgium, Germany, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Poland, Melbourne, Mexico, and Dubai. ✉️ [email protected]
