Cloud Database Administrator
1 day ago
El Prat de Llobregat
Giesecke+Devrient is a global company that offers security technologies, both in the physical and digital world. Every day, billions of people benefit from G+D innovations in their personal and business lives. With around 14,000 employees across 41 countries , we develop, manufacture, and distribute products and solutions for the safeguarding of payment processes, identities, connectivity, and data . At G+D, we are looking for a Cloud Database Architect & Administrator to join our Business Cloud Services team , working in an international environment with colleagues based in Spain, Germany, and India . The role is based in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona , and focuses on designing, operating, and evolving cloud database infrastructures for highly secure financial solutions used by central banks and payment providers worldwide . Your Responsibilities Together with the Business Cloud Services team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating a robust, scalable, and secure cloud database infrastructure. Your main duties include: • Design, implement, and maintain scalable database architectures according to the product and project backlog, with a strong focus on cloud-based SQL and NoSQL solutions, • Take full ownership of database performance, availability, and security , including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies, • Design and optimize database schemas, indexing strategies, stored procedures, and queries , ensuring high performance and reliability, • Manage database servers and instances, particularly in test, support, and cloud environments, • Conduct database code reviews and performance assessments for solutions developed by other team members, • Operate and optimize database clusters in private and public cloud environments, • Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and support teams to resolve incidents and continuously improve database reliability, • Ensure alignment with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) processes, working closely with the Scrum Master / Agile Coach, • Support the evolution of the central cloud platform operated on SysEleven by secunet, • Contribute to best practices in database architecture, cloud operations, and security compliance Your Profile • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Database Management, Information Systems , or a related field, • 5+ years of relevant professional experience in database architecture and administration, • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and/or document-oriented databases such as MongoDB, • Solid experience with database performance optimization , query tuning, and indexing strategies, • Knowledge of cloud database platforms and open-source database and clustering technologies (e.g. Apache Cassandra, Kubernetes) is a plus, • Experience with database security, encryption, and compliance standards (PCI DSS, SOC2) is a must, • Familiarity with GIT , database version control, monitoring tools, and DevOps environments, • Basic knowledge of application development languages is preferred, • Experience with automated backups, database testing, and disaster recovery planning, • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills, • Very good communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus) What We Offer • Culture and Diversity: Join a people oriented environment with different nationalities and a great team spirit, flat hierarchies (everyone speaks to everyone). Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly., • Global Collaboration: Enjoy collaborative work in Agile/SCRUM teams and with stakeholders around the globe., • Open working space with Best-in-class equipment: High-performance PC with huge monitors., • Innovative Products: Design and develop business processes and IT solutions for innovative products and digital solutions., • Career Development: Continuous training and coaching, talent program., • Social Benefits: flexible compensation (transport tickets, childcare vouchers, training, private insurance) and in-house parking., • Flexible work time and remote work: M-Th 8.30 – 17.30 and Fri 8.30 – 15.30, hybrid model., • Own Canteen: Take a break with our breakfast and lunch service: Choose between a big range of menus, salad desk and sandwich service. Fruit packages., • Location: El Prat de Llobregat. Easy communication by public transport (Bus 88 and 110, Metro L10 Riu Vell from Barcelona, PR4 from El Prat) o private transport. Learn more about G+D Explore what makes G+D unique – check out this video: Privacy Notice The personal data you provide will be processed to manage your application in accordance with the GDPR and our Privacy Policy, available at Data Privacy | G+D .