At Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), we develop cutting-edge technologies that protect digital and physical identities, payments, and data infrastructures.
We're looking for a Middleware Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team in El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona to help us operate, secure, and evolve our datacenter platforms.
This is a hands-on role for someone with broad technical curiosity and a strong sense of ownership. If you enjoy working in collaborative environments where everyone gets involved, this might be your next move.
What will you do?
* Operate and troubleshoot infrastructure and middleware platforms.
* Act as a technical point of contact for developers, 3rd-party vendors, and internal stakeholders.
* Maintain and evolve the entire datacenter stack: racks, servers, storage, communications, OS, databases, virtualization, authentication, and security.
* Propose improvements across technologies, processes, and tools.
* Enjoy a horizontal team culture—here, everyone gets hands-on with a variety of technologies. We learn and grow together.
What are we looking for?
Your human side:
* Experience matters more than certifications.
* Fast learner with strong self-management skills.
* Problem-solver mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive investigations to resolution.
* Passionate about IT infrastructure, with curiosity and initiative to explore new technologies.
* Creative thinker with the ability to challenge assumptions and find better solutions.
* Strong team player—collaboration is key to our success.
* Confident in your knowledge: you’ll be interviewed by your future teammates.
* Interested in infrastructure as a whole: OS, virtualization, container orchestration (Kubernetes), SAN, etc.
Your technical foundation (2–3 years of hands-on experience in):
* High level of English (spoken and written)—you’ll use it daily.
* Networking and firewall administration.
* Virtualization technologies (VMware, XEN).
* Shared storage systems (NetApp, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, Fibre Channel).
* Backup and disaster recovery design and implementation (plus: IBM TSM).
* Monitoring systems (Nagios, Thruk, SNMP).
* Linux server administration (especially Red Hat) and scripting.
* AAA servers/services (external/centralized authentication such as RADIUS, LDAP).
* Database operations (SQL, RDBMS—especially Oracle).
* Familiarity with compliance standards (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ITIL).
* Experience with observability tools (Splunk and/or ELK).
* Strong knowledge of certificate-based security and PKI.
What’s great about working with us?
* Culture and Diversity : A people-oriented environment with an international team and strong team spirit. Flat hierarchies. Equal Opportunity Employer and LGBT+ friendly.
* Global Collaboration : Work in Agile/SCRUM teams and collaborate with stakeholders worldwide.
* Innovative Environment : Develop secure solutions for cutting-edge personalization and digital products.
* Career Development : Continuous training, coaching, and participation in talent programs.
* Comprehensive Benefits : Flexible compensation (health insurance, transport, nursery vouchers, training), in-house parking.
* Work-Life Balance : Flexible work schedule and hybrid model. Core hours Mon–Thu (9:30–17:00), Fri (9:00–15:00).
* On-Site Canteen : Subsidized breakfast and lunch service with varied menus, salads, and fresh fruit.
* Location : Easily accessible by public transport (Bus 88 and 110, Metro L10 ZAL-Riu Vell, PR4 from El Prat) or private vehicle.
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