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
Soft Skills
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of database professionals.
- Proven ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple stakeholders across departments
- Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business teams.
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 have a TOYOTA DNA, 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
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.
Formal Role Details
- Location: Wrocław, Plac Konstytucji 3 Maja 3
- 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.
Benefits & Bonuses
- Annual Bonus
- Health insurance
- Sport card
- Lunch subsidy
- Car leasing
- Languages lessons
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
Requirements
- SQL, Azure SQL Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Sport subscription
- Private healthcare
- Lunch card
- stress management program
- Retirement savings scheme (PPK)
- mployee Recommendation Programme
- E-learning platform (mindtools)
- Language courses
- Car leasing options
- Modern office
- In-house trainings
- No dress code