Cloud Database Administrator

Description

Summary: This role involves designing, operating, and evolving cloud database infrastructures for highly secure financial solutions, focusing on robust, scalable, and secure cloud database architecture. Highlights: 1. Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud database architectures 2. Full ownership of database performance, availability, and security 3. Collaborate with development, DevOps, and support teams **G\+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co\-operation within G\+D.****At Payment Technology, our mission is to be at the start of every transaction and to make it secure and simple. We also create contemporary payment and banking solutions for our digital age. As a one\-stop shop, we produce and personalise hundreds of millions of payment cards every year and store their "digital twins" \- mobile and digital. Would you like to actively shape the digital transformation with us?** 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) * **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:Giesecke\+Devrient – We make the lives of billions of people more secure. **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.### ### **A look behind the scenes** ### **Contact** **HR Team Spain** seleccion.gdi@gi\-de.com ### **JOB OFFER****Job Details** --------------- **Job Title** Cloud Database Administrator **Business Sector** Giesecke \+ Devrient ePayments Iberia S.A C/ 114 nº 27 Polígon Pratenc **Requisition ID** 26989 **Location** Prat de Llobregat (BCN), ES **Career level** Experienced and Graduates **Job Type** Fulltime **Contact** HR Team Spain seleccion.gdi@gi\-de.com We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.