Database & System Administrator

At

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D)

, we develop technologies that protect identities, payments, and data infrastructures worldwide.

We’re looking for a

Database & System Administrator (DBA)

to join our

IT team

in Barcelona.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing IT services by combining strong

database administration skills

with solid

systems administration expertise

across both Linux and Windows environments.

This is a great opportunity for a professional passionate about

database technologies, automation, and high-availability systems

, who wants to make an impact in a global, mission-critical environment.

What will you do?

Database Administration

Administer, monitor, and maintain

Oracle, MS SQL Server, and PostgreSQL

databases in on-premise and cloud environments.

Design and implement

High Availability (HA)

and

Disaster Recovery (DR)

solutions (Oracle RAC, Data Guard, AlwaysOn, streaming replication).

Plan and execute

installations, upgrades, migrations, and patching

activities.

Perform

backup, recovery, and performance tuning

to ensure optimal reliability and efficiency.

Manage

database security

, user access, and auditing processes.

Systems Administration

Manage

Linux and Windows servers

hosting critical database and application workloads.

Perform

system monitoring, patching, configuration, and hardening

to maintain stability and security.

Collaborate with infrastructure teams on

virtualization, storage, and networking

requirements.

Automate

operational tasks using

Bash, PowerShell, or Python

scripting.

Contribute to

cloud infrastructure operations

(Azure, Oracle Cloud) with a focus on hybrid environments.

Operational Excellence

Participate in

Incident, Problem, and Change Management

processes following ITIL standards.

Document and maintain

system and database configurations

and procedures.

Provide

technical support and troubleshooting

for database and system-related incidents.

Participate in

on-call rotations

for 24 / 7 operational support.

Collaborate cross-functionally with

DevOps, Networking, and Application teams

What are we looking for?

Your professional background :

5+ years of experience as a

Database Administrator

in enterprise environments.

Strong expertise in

Oracle Database (12c / 19c or newer)

and solid experience with

MS SQL Server

and

PostgreSQL

Experience administering

Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux)

and

Windows Server

systems.

Understanding of

cloud database services

(Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure).

Hands-on experience with

HA / DR, performance tuning

, and

database monitoring tools

(OEM, Grafana, Prometheus).

Familiarity with

automation and IaC practices

(Terraform, Ansible).

Certifications such as

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator

, or

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

are highly valued.

Fluent in

English

(spoken and written).

Your human side :

Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset.

Excellent communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Reliable and structured, with a focus on quality and operational excellence.

Team player with a proactive attitude and ownership spirit.

What’s great about working with us?

Culture & Diversity :

Inclusive, people-oriented environment with a global mindset (LGBT+ friendly).

Global Collaboration :

Work in international Agile teams with colleagues around the world.

Innovation & Impact :

Contribute to the modernization of G+D’s global IT infrastructure and secure digital solutions.

Career Development :

Continuous learning, internal mobility, and coaching opportunities.

Benefits :

Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, transport, training, nursery vouchers), parking, and on-site canteen.

Work-Life Balance :

Hybrid model and flexible schedule. Core hours Mon–Thu (9 : 30–17 : 00), Fri (9 : 00–15 : 00).

Location :

Easily accessible by public transport (Bus 88, 110, Metro L10 ZAL-Riu Vell, PR4) or private vehicle.

Explore what makes G+D unique – check out this video :

Giesecke+Devrient – We make the lives of billions of people more secure.