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Oracle Database Administrator and Coordinator

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

Quest Global

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Official university degree of MECES level 2 or higher: Degree, Engineering, Technical Engineering, Licentiate, Diploma, or official equivalent, in Computer and Systems Engineering or Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering. Equivalent previous official university degrees directly related to ICT are also accepted.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Oracle database administrator, in installation, configuration, administration, migration, maintenance, recovery, optimization, or evolution. Effective participation in work involving versions between Oracle Database 12c and 19c.
At least one official professional certification at the Professional or Expert level in Oracle Database administration, Oracle Multitenant architecture, Oracle RAC, ASM, or Grid Infrastructure.
Certifications officially issued or recognized by the program holder, with verifiable authenticity, ownership, and validity; for Oracle, via CertView or its official successor system. Subsequent or equivalent recognized official credentials may be accepted. Course certificates do not substitute for an official professional certification.

Nice to have

10 years or more of relevant experience in Oracle database administration; the minimum required is 5 years.
Additional or higher-level certifications in Oracle administration will be valued, such as Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional / OCP, and in RAC, ASM, and Grid Infrastructure, such as Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle Database 19c RAC and Grid Infrastructure Administrator, or Oracle Database 19c: RAC, ASM and Grid Infrastructure Administration.
An official University Master's degree of at least 60 ECTS in areas such as database administration, information systems, applied cybersecurity, cloud computing, or container platforms will be valued. It must be registered in RUCT or be a foreign degree officially homologated or declared equivalent in Spain; private university degrees (títulos propios) are not accepted.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Quest Global is a place where we value curiosity, authenticity, and the talent of every individual.

We believe that the diverse experiences and backgrounds of our team bring us unique perspectives, which is why, in your workplace, you will be able to unleash your creativity, explore possibilities, propose ideas that are heard and valued, and grow both professionally and personally.

The role

What you'll do

Administer and evolve Oracle databases.
Technically coordinate administration, migration, and optimization activities for databases.
Administer Oracle Multitenant environments and perform migrations from Non-CDB to CDB/PDB.
Analyze and execute migrations between engines, including PostgreSQL and Oracle.
Manage high availability and database storage.
Perform backup, restoration, recovery, and rollback activities.
Monitor, diagnose, and optimize performance.
Manage users, roles, privileges, auditing, and secure configuration.
Technically coordinate the team and supervise administration, migration, and advanced performance tuning, as well as the integrity, availability, security, and recovery of the databases.
Compliance with established scopes and deadlines.

Job Requirements

Are you one of those people who challenge the everyday, break barriers, and make a difference?

At Quest Global, we develop engineering and technology solutions across the entire product lifecycle, enabling our clients to tackle the major challenges they face in the aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, high-tech, rail, and semiconductor sectors. We are more than 23,000 people in 20 countries, passionate about innovation and committed to making the world a better place, pushing the limits every day to make possible what, at first glance, seemed impossible.

If you are looking for your next challenge, this is your opportunity.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Advanced Oracle Database administration.
Multitenant architecture via Container Database (CDB) and Pluggable Database
(PDB).
Migration of traditional Non-CDB databases to CDB/PDB architectures.
Analysis and execution of heterogeneous migrations between different database engines, including PostgreSQL and Oracle Database.
Creation, cloning, connection, and disconnection of PDBs, as well as the use of Data Pump or other equivalent migration mechanisms.
Management of Automatic Storage Management (ASM).
Administration of Real Application Clusters (RAC) and high availability related components.
Management of SAN/NAS physical storage applied to database platforms.
Backup, restoration, recovery, and rollback of databases.
Monitoring, diagnosis, and performance optimization.
Management of users, roles, privileges, auditing, and secure configuration.
Knowledge of Kubernetes applied to data persistence, including
StatefulSets, Persistent Volumes, and Persistent Volume Claims.

At Quest Global you will be able to benefit from

Individual development plan and mentoring programs: company-funded technical training and certifications. Access to different learning platforms with more than 7,000 courses and language training based on the needs of the position.
A day off for your birthday, plus 23 working days of annual vacation, and December 24th and 31st as non-working days.
Work-life balance plans, flexible working hours, and a remote work policy depending on the project and the characteristics of the role.
Access to telemedicine and medical check-ups through an app, as well as other benefits such as mental health support or completely free exercise programs.
Flexible compensation plan: private health insurance, restaurant tickets, transport tickets, childcare voucher, and care ticket for dependent relatives.
Corporate Social Responsibility committee and employee resource groups (ERGs) to promote professional development in equality and diversity. Programs to promote women in STEM careers and charitable initiatives focused on children.
Team activities: sports, team-building, emotional management, and the annual Quest Global Fest.

If you are a curious person, one of those who are not satisfied with just a single piece of the puzzle, apply for this vacancy.

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About Quest Global

Quest Global is a global engineering and technology services company headquartered in Singapore. It provides end-to-end engineering solutions across the product lifecycle, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and public sector. With over 12,900 employees worldwide, the company operates as a key partner for major OEMs and government agencies, delivering services from design and engineering to digital transformation and managed services.

In Spain, Quest Global has a significant presence, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, and is actively hiring for a wide range of engineering and technical roles, including positions in aerospace, automotive, IT, and public procurement. The company's work culture is project-based and international, making it a relevant option for international professionals with engineering backgrounds. They offer roles in Spanish and English, and the Spanish offices are integrated into their global delivery model, providing opportunities for cross-border collaboration and career development.

Industry: Engineering Services
Founded: 1997
Employees: 10,000–15,000
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Quest Global has a global delivery model, meaning engineers in Spain often work with international teams and may have opportunities for short-term assignments abroad.
The company hires in both Spanish and English, and many roles in Spain do not require Spanish fluency, making it accessible for international candidates.
Spain offices are part of a global network, so there is potential for internal mobility to other countries.
The company offers a structured career path with roles ranging from junior engineering positions to technical leadership roles.
The company is a major supplier to the aerospace and automotive industries, which are strong sectors in Spain, offering stable project pipelines.

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