DBA Engineer (SQL Server)
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at OPTIVEUM sp. z o.o. Wrocław · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate PLN 130,743–PLN 305,500 across Poland.
OPTIVEUM sp. z o.o. has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Keep Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ environments running through administration, maintenance and monitoring
- Look after the Windows Server machines that underpin the database platform
- Use PowerShell to automate routine database administration work
- Diagnose database incidents and performance issues, then work through to resolution
- Join the support rota for on-call coverage and weekend work
What you bring
- Five to ten years of relevant work as a SQL Server DBA
- Strong command of Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ and Windows Server administration
- PowerShell scripting ability, fluent English and readiness for rota and weekend duties
- Polish or EU citizenship, or a permanent residence or work permit valid for at least twelve months
Who this fits
This suits a mid-level DBA who can support business-critical systems and handle incident resolution. You must live in or near Wrocław and work from the client office three days each week. The role is full-time and includes on-call and weekend work.
From the employer
DBA Engineer (SQL Server)
About the OfferWe are currently looking for a DBA Engineer (SQL Server) to join the team of one of the world's leading global investment banks. The project is delivered together with a large international IT services company. For this role, Optiveum is the recruitment and contracting party, which means you will sign the cooperation agreement directly with us.
You will administer and support Microsoft SQL Server environments running on Windows Server, automate routine tasks with PowerShell and take part in the support rota for business-critical banking systems.
Key Details:Rate: 115–160 PLN/h (B2B), depending on experience: 5–8 years: 115–140 PLN/h; 8–10 years: 135–160 PLN/h
Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days per week from the client's office (non-negotiable), full-time
Location: Wrocław (candidates must live in or near Wrocław)
Support rota: readiness to take part in on-call duties and weekend work is required
Responsibilities:
Administer, maintain and monitor Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ environments
Manage Windows Server hosts supporting the database platform
Automate routine DBA tasks with PowerShell scripting
Investigate and resolve database incidents and performance problems
Take part in the support rota, including on-call duties and weekend work
Requirements:
5–10 years of relevant experience as a SQL Server DBA
Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2016+
Windows Server administration
PowerShell scripting
Excellent problem-solving skills
Readiness to work on a support rota and at weekends
Fluent English
Polish or EU citizenship, or a permanent residence / work permit valid for at least 12 months
Recruitment Process:
One interview with the IT services partner, followed by 1–3 interviews with the bank
Technical tasks are done live: please have your environment set up and tested beforehand. The use of AI tools, coding assistants or code generators during interviews is not allowed
The selected candidate will go through a background check by an external company (HireRight), covering identity, right to work, education and employment history, so the dates and employers in your CV must be accurate
Your name in the application and CV must match your official ID document exactly (Polish citizens: please include all first names)
Candidates who took part in a recruitment process for this IT services partner or this bank in the last 12 months cannot be considered
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