Senior Database Administrator – Enterprise RDBMS Expertise

Empower infrastructure excellence — drive innovation in global database technology!

Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 remote days per week).

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be working for our client, a leader in the financial industry, supporting the design, build, and ongoing management of mission-critical database systems across the Global Private Bank and Wealth estate. Join a dynamic team of technical experts committed to optimizing infrastructure, enhancing security, and enabling digital transformation through advanced database solutions.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver infrastructure initiatives such as platform upgrades, standardization, and estate hygiene.
• Build and manage database environments supporting cloud and on-premises deployments, aligning with strategic cost reduction goals.
• Assess and deploy security patches and critical updates to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Evaluate emerging database technologies, develop proof-of-concepts, and support their safe adoption within the estate.
• Provide consultancy to project teams on database design, resilience, performance, backup/recovery, and operational readiness.
• Produce comprehensive documentation including standards, procedures, and runbooks.
• Report progress and potential risks to management through clear and concise updates.
• Support change and incident activities, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and participating in on-call rotations.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with enterprise RDBMS, such as Oracle (RMAN, Data Guard, RAC, Exadata), DB2, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new database technologies rapidly.
• Proficiency in shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python/Ansible).
• Strong understanding of IT operations, including incident and change management in controlled production environments.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical topics to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working in high-pressure environments and adhering to tight deadlines, including out-of-hours support when necessary.

It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)

• Experience with cloud database platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Ali Cloud).

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent English (verbal and written).

Eligibility for the role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.