MSSQL Database Admin

Wipro Technologies; Gdańsk; Hybrid; PLN 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services company, is hiring a SQL Database Administrator to join the Gdańsk team on a hybrid, B2B basis. The role focuses on MSSQL environments, from installation to high-availability architecture, backups, and DR readiness.

You will work in a collaborative Polish IT hub, supporting 24x7 production systems and mentoring colleagues while driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration and architecture.
• SQL performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Experience with backup strategies, recovery processes, and DR planning.
• Knowledge of high availability technologies including replication and log shipping.
• Experience with maintenance, monitoring, and capacity management.
• Understanding of database structures, indexes, and memory management.
• Experience 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.
• Configure and maintain replication, log shipping, standby databases, and HA solutions.
• Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and restoration testing.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and apply tuning.
• Perform health checks, capacity planning, and growth forecasting.
• Create and maintain database objects, schemas, users, roles, and security.
• Troubleshoot incidents, connectivity issues, slow queries, production outages.
• Execute maintenance: index rebuilds, fragmentation, stats, log maintenance.
• Support SSIS and SSRS environments; develop automation scripts.
• Participate in change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide escalation support, mentor teammates, and contribute to excellence.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Backup & DR

High availability

Maintenance & monitoring

Windows Server

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Tools

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: B2B Contract

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.