Database Infrastructure Lead: Cloud, Upgrades & Automation

HeadHR; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HeadHR in Kraków is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to lead infrastructure initiatives, manage relational databases, and drive standardisation across the estate. You will build, maintain, and optimize database environments, supporting the transition away from physical servers while improving cost efficiency.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with Oracle/DB2/PostgreSQL/SQL Server, plus scripting and IT-ops knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with at least one enterprise RDBMS: Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
• Experience in database administration, maintenance, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Shell scripting and automation: Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
• Solid IT operations knowledge: incident and change management in controlled production environments.
• Ability to learn new database technologies quickly and adapt to evolving platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to explain technical topics clearly.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented work style; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours support when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage database environments, including platform upgrades and security patches.
• Support transition away from physical servers towards cost-efficient cloud/databases.
• Provide technical consultancy on design, performance, backup, and recovery.
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident investigations.
• Create and maintain runbooks and operational documentation.
• Provide clear updates on delivery progress, risks, and remediation plans.

Skills

Oracle RDBMS

DB2 RDBMS

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Shell scripting

Automation

Incident management

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Tools

RMAN

Data Guard

RAC

Exadata

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Job description

HeadHR in Kraków is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to lead infrastructure initiatives, manage relational databases, and drive standardisation across the estate. You will build, maintain, and optimize database environments, supporting the transition away from physical servers while improving cost efficiency.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with Oracle/DB2/PostgreSQL/SQL Server, plus scripting and IT-ops knowledge.