Database Administrator
rover· Engineering
About this role
Who we are:
At Rover, pets and their people are at the heart of everything we do. We connect pet parents with trusted pet care across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.
Headquartered in Seattle and Barcelona, we’re a values driven, fast-growing tech company focused on building safe and personalized experiences tailored to the needs of each unique pet. We’re investing in AI as a business accelerator and provide every team member access to AI tools in service of creating better experiences for our community.
We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. At Rover we’re committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community, which starts with our employees.
Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us.
Meet the Site Reliability and Production Support Team
The SRE and Support team is responsible for the Rover platform’s overall performance, scalability, and reliability. We use observability tools, investigative skills, and data to help our engineering teams deliver a stable, reliable, and robust experience for our owners and sitters. We are part of the Platform Engineering division. As such, we work broadly across the company, serving many partners and requiring exceptional partner communication and relationship building.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Database Engineer or a Database Reliability Engineer to join our team in Barcelona. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability and performance of our PostgreSQL and MySQL environments while building self-service automation tools. You will work closely with our lead Database engineer to manage Rover's tables and end-to-end data flows. You will partner with developers across Rover to review migrations and analyze and optimize database performance. You will work within the SRE team to build your experience in Python and Django for automation and model tuning.
Please note that this role is part of a cross-regional team and may require some flexibility in working hours to ensure good alignment with the rest of the team. We follow a hybrid model (Mondays & Thursdays in our office in Poblenou, Barcelona).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Database Administrator position at rover?
The salary for this Database Administrator role at rover is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Database Administrator position at rover located?
This Database Administrator role at rover is based in Barcelona. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Database Administrator role at rover full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Database Administrator role in the Engineering department at rover.
Which team or department does the Database Administrator at rover belong to?
This Database Administrator position is part of the Engineering department at rover. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Database Administrator position at rover?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to rover's official application portal hosted on lever where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Database Administrator job at rover posted?
This Database Administrator position at rover was posted on Jun 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Database Administrator
rover
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