Senior Database Administrator

Toyota; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 201,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health insurance

Sport card

Car leasing

Job summary

Toyota Motor Europe’s IT research and development hub in Wrocław is hiring a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize enterprise databases both on-premises and in the cloud.

You will lead migrations from SQL Server 2012/2016 to 2022, build guard rails for RDS/Aurora, ensure security and compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while working hybrid two to three days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with SQL databases both on-premise and in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure SQL, Amazon Aurora, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong background in database performance tuning and optimization.
• Deep understanding of database architecture, security and compliance best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in database migration projects in an enterprise context, especially within the MSSQL ecosystem
• Advanced scripting skills

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-availability SQL databases on-premises and in cloud environments.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for database platforms.
• Administer and optimize SSRS, SSIS, SSAS; manage migration projects.
• Identify guard rails for Amazon RDS/Aurora, Azure databases and other cloud offerings.
• PerformanceTroubleshoot and tune database performance to remove bottlenecks.
• Lead and execute database migrations (SQL Server 2012/2016 to 2022).
• Ensure database security and regulatory compliance; monitor observability.
• Collaborate with application teams on cloud/on-premises journeys; IaC governance.

Skills

SQL databases

SSRS

SSIS

SSAS

Azure SQL

Amazon Aurora

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Performance tuning

Security & compliance

Migration projects

Scripting

Tools

PowerShell

T-SQL

Terraform

Ansible

Qlik

Cohesity

Job description

Toyota is a strong, global brand and one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. Teams at Toyota Motor Europe and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland in Lower Silesia are all working togther to deliver the best mobility solutions for users around the world.

Our Digital Hub is Toyota Motor Europe’s IT research and development centre, established in 2026 in Wrocław. We are responsible for developing and maintaining software and connected digital services for the Toyota and Lexus brands in Europe.

Become part of our team and help us shape the future.

Senior Database Administrator

Role Summary:

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, governance, and optimization of enterprise database systems both on-premise and in the cloud. This role ensures the highest levels of data integrity, security, and availability, supporting mission-critical business applications. The Senior DBA will lead migration projects, optimize database performance, ensure compliancy with standards and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable database solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain (high-available) SQL databases on-premises and in cloud environments.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for database platforms
• Administer and optimize SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Identify & define guard rails for Amazon RDS deployments focussed on Amazon RDS MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Aurora (PostgreSQL) databases
• Identify & define guard rails for Azure cloud databases.
• Advanced performance troubleshooting and tuning database performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks to ensure optimal operation.
• Product and capacity planning
• Ensure database security and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Improve database monitoring and observability
• Assist operational teams with deep technical know-how both in a cloud/on-premises context across multiple database engines and platforms.
• A focus is placed on MSSQL and PostgreSQL
• Lead and execute database migration projects, specifically migrations from SQL Server 2012, 2016 to 2022.
• Maintain a strong focus on the complexity of tackling large scale migration projects in an enterprise setting.
• Collaborate effectively with several key stakeholders
• Support application teams in their cloud journey
• Ensure the right tool for the job
• Support adaptation of PaaS over IaaS components
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Powershell/T-SQL for database management and deployment.
• Govern cloud database deployments through Infrastructure-as-code
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Hybrid — 2 to 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility for travel to Head Office in Brussels
• Language Requirements: Professional proficiency in English is essential.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Extensive experience with SQL databases both on-premise and in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure SQL, Amazon Aurora, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong background in database performance tuning and optimization.
• Deep understanding of database architecture, security and compliance best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in database migration projects in an enterprise context, especially within the MSSQL ecosystem
• Advanced scripting skills
  

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions, preferably Cohesity.
• Experience with additional scripting and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible and Python.
• Familiarity with MongoDB and modern NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with data integration platforms, preferably Qlik.

You havea TOYOTADNA, this means:

• Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets
• Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible
• Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other's success
• Curiosity: you are open for new experience and able to combine imagination with fact-based observation
• Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style and you take a customer-oriented approach

What we can offer you:

• Depending on the candidate’s skills and experience, the base salary for this position will be in the range of PLN 18000 – 25000 gross per month under a permanent employment contract (employment contract/UoP).

Benefits & Bonuses:

• Annual Bonus
• Health insurance
• Sport card
• Car leasing