LEAD ADMINISTRATOR L1

Wipro Technologies; Gdańsk; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Luxmed

Life & Disability Insurance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Team events

Job summary

Wipro Technologies in Gdańsk is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join our hybrid team. You will administer, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, implement high availability, perform migrations and backups, and support 24x7 production operations.

The role requires 4+ years of SQL DBA experience, strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills, and the ability to work across on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration and architecture.
• Solid understanding of SQL performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Experience with database backup strategies, recovery processes, and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of high availability technologies including replication and log shipping.
• Experience with database maintenance, monitoring, and capacity management.
• Good understanding of database structures, indexes, file groups, and memory management.
• Experience working with Windows Server environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support MSSQL database environments.
• Perform database installations, upgrades, migrations, patching, and decommissioning activities.
• Configure and maintain database replication, log shipping, standby databases, and high-availability solutions.
• Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and restoration testing.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning recommendations.
• Perform database health checks, capacity planning, space management, and growth forecasting.
• Create and maintain database objects, schemas, users, roles, and security permissions.
• Troubleshoot database incidents, connectivity issues, slow-running queries, and production outages.
• Execute maintenance activities including index rebuilds, fragmentation management, statistics updates, and log maintenance.
• Support SSIS and SSRS environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for database administration tasks.
• Participate in change management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide escalation support, mentor team members, and contribute to operational excellence.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support 24x7 production environments when required.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Windows Server

Backup & DR

On-call support

Tools

SSIS

SSRS

PowerShell

Oracle databases

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Type of cooperation: Contract of employment

Work mode: Hybrid from Gdańsk office

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and support MSSQL database environments.
• Perform database installations, upgrades, migrations, patching, and decommissioning activities.
• Configure and maintain database replication, log shipping, standby databases, and high-availability solutions.
• Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and restoration testing.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning recommendations.
• Perform database health checks, capacity planning, space management, and growth forecasting.
• Create and maintain database objects, schemas, users, roles, and security permissions.
• Troubleshoot database incidents, connectivity issues, slow-running queries, and production outages.
• Execute maintenance activities including index rebuilds, fragmentation management, statistics updates, and log maintenance.
• Support SSIS and SSRS environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for database administration tasks.
• Participate in change management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide escalation support, mentor team members, and contribute to operational excellence.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and support 24x7 production environments when required.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration and architecture.
• Solid understanding of SQL performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Experience with database backup strategies, recovery processes, and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of high availability technologies including replication and log shipping.
• Experience with database maintenance, monitoring, and capacity management.
• Good understanding of database structures, indexes, file groups, and memory management.
• Experience working with Windows Server environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering Oracle databases.
• Knowledge of database migration and upgrade projects.
• Experience supporting mission-critical environments operating 24x7.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management practices.
• Shell scripting or automation experience.
• Pre-sales or transition management experience is an advantage.

What we offer:

• Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs (Multisport card, shop vouchers, etc. – via MyBenefit cafeteria)
• Premium medical services for employees and family members (Luxmed)
• Life & Disability Insurance for employees and family members (Generali) and profitable Voluntary Pension Fund
• Social Fund benefits: holiday bonuses, kindergarten allowances, etc.
• Integration and cultural events for employees
• Reward and recognition programs for high performers
• Employee Referral bonuses
• Relocation assistance: accommodation, travel, and other covered expenses
• Friendly and inclusive company culture

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Wipro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, political views, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Internal Reporting and Whistleblower Protection:Wipro IT Services Poland Sp. z o.o. adheres to the Internal Reporting and Whistleblower Protection Regulations. Candidates can submit internal reports via email to [e-mail], through the Internet at www.wiproombuds.com , or by post/courier to Wipro's registered office.

Mandatory Skills: MSSQL Database Admin.Experience: 5-8 Years.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.