Senior Database Administrator

Atos SE; Bydgoszcz; On-site; PLN 212,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join their team in Bydgoszcz, Poland. In this role, you'll manage the lifecycle of databases, ensure data availability and performance, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions. You will require extensive knowledge of SQL Server and high availability solutions. The position offers various benefits including private medical care and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Private medical and dental care

Co-funding of sport activities

Courses and certifications

Gift packages for special occasions

Appreciation for seniority: additional days off

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with SQL Server (2016 or newer).
• Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full database lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot SQL Server performance issues.
• Deploy and configure SSIS and SSRS packages.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

PowerShell scripting

T-SQL scripting

Database security management

High availability solutions

Disaster recovery solutions

Tools

Azure SQL

PostgreSQL

DBATools

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, developing, and optimizing both relational and non-relational database environments. You will play a key part in ensuring data availability, performance, and security, as well as supporting database migrations and high-availability environments.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, optimizing systems, and contributing to strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full database lifecycle - creation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and recovery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server performance issues, replication delays, and failover events.
• Deploy and configure SSIS and SSRS packages, including security and permissions.
• Provide user and application support for database-related requirements.
• Ensure data security, access control, and compliance with company standards.
• Maintain database integrity, standards, and high availability environments.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver robust database solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven hands-on experience with SQL Server (2016 or newer) administration and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) solutions such as Always On Availability Groups and replication.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for performance, latency, and failover issues.
• Expertise in backup/restore strategies, monitoring, and operational best practices.
• Solid understanding of database security management.
• Strong experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
• Experience implementing monitoring, tracing, and auditing mechanisms.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and T-SQL scripting.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server environments.

Nice to Have

• Interest or experience in Cloud and DevOps infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools.
• Experience with Azure SQL and related cloud database technologies.
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of DBATools or similar administrative frameworks.

Rewards and Benefits

• Wellbeing programs & work-life balance - integration and passion sharing events
• Private medical and dental care
• Co-funding of sport activities, e.g. Multisport & OK system cards, b-active program
• Courses and certifications e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, ITIL
• Conferences and Expert Communities
• Gift packages for special occasions: Easter, Christmas, Children’s Day
• Appreciation for seniority: additional days off, Atos Jubilee gifts
• Charity and eco initiatives

*Your benefits could vary depending on employment contract type

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