Database Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Rydoo. Warsaw · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate PLN 77,425–PLN 231,971 across Poland.
Rydoo has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Build and tune SQL queries, stored procedures, and transformations, while keeping them maintained
- Create data models and ETL workflows with Microsoft tools, then improve Azure data solutions
- Produce dashboards and reports in Power BI, Grafana, or comparable visualization tools
- Work with product and engineering managers to shape reporting needs and protect data quality
- Improve pipeline and query performance, and support data work across software and analytics projects
What you bring
- At least five years in data analysis, database development, or data engineering
- Strong T-SQL and SQL Server skills, plus practical work with Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance
- Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and data modeling, ETL/ELT, and database tuning
- Power BI reporting experience, Grafana dashboard design, and foundational KQL skills
- Working English at C1 level or higher, with Python ability for automation, data handling, and API calls
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone with substantial experience in Microsoft-based database engineering, reporting, and data pipelines. The position is based in Warsaw, with team collaboration at the hub once a week and flexibility to work from home.
From the employer
At Rydoo, we make expense management simple, so people can focus on the important work, not their receipts. More than one million users trust us to submit, approve, and control expenses faster and smarter.
Semine shares that same mission. Since 2015, the team has been building AI technology that removes the repetitive, time-consuming parts of accounting, helping finance teams work smarter.
In July 2025, Semine joined forces with Rydoo to shape the future of financial automation. Together, we’re creating a complete, AI-powered platform that simplifies accounts payable and expense management, helping businesses run simpler, faster and smarter financial operations.
We’re a global team of +200 people who believe great tech should make life easier. If you have big ideas and want to build something that actually helps people, you’ll fit right in.
Rydoo / Semine in a snapshot
- Ambitious international team
- 33 nationalities speaking over 15 languages
- 240+ employees across multiple countries
- Easy-to-use spend management app available on iPhone and Android
- Supporting over 10,000+ clients and 1 million+ users worldwide
- 4.6 employer score on Glassdoor
- Hybrid work policy
The Role
At Rydoo / Semine, we build smart, simple solutions that help people spend less time on expenses and more on what matters.
We are looking for a skilled Database Engineer with strong experience in database systems, data processing, and analytics within a Microsoft-centric ecosystem. The ideal candidate combines deep SQL expertise, programming capabilities, and analytical thinking to drive insights from complex datasets and support data-driven decision-making for both internal data and our customers through our SaaS solution.
As a Database Engineer, you will:
- Develop, optimize, and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and data transformations
- Work with MS SQL Server and MS Fabric
- Design and maintain data models and ETL processes using Microsoft tools
- Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Grafana, or similar visualization tools
- Collaborate with PM/EM to define reporting and analytics requirements
- Ensure high data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems
- Participate in the development and optimization of Azure-based data solutions
- Monitor and improve performance of data pipelines and queries
- Support data-related aspects of software development and analytics projects
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of experience in data analysis, database development, or data engineering
- High proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server / T-SQL, including complex queries, execution plans, index design, transactions, query optimization, and profiling tools
- Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance
- Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory pipelines, OneLake, KQL/EventHouse, Direct Lake, SQL Endpoint, and Spark concepts
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and database optimization
- Power BI / reporting experience, including data modelling, DAX fundamentals, report performance tuning, aggregations, composite models, and row-level security (RLS)
- Grafana dashboard design experience
- Base skills in KQL (Kusto Query Language)
- Python skills for automation scripts, data manipulation, and API requests
- Experience using VS Code and AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar
- Familiarity with DevOps practices in Azure (CI/CD for data pipelines)
- Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working proficiency in English (C1+)
Benefits
Next to our amazing team, informal & international company culture and our mission to become the number 1 spend and invoice management platform in Europe, we offer some nice benefits that make working at Rydoo / Semine even more fun:
- A competitive package, including salary and benefits
- €1000 / year learning and development budget
- Rydoo Hybrid Work Policy: flexibility to work from home while also fostering team collaboration in our Warsaw hub 1x a week.
- Rydoo On Tour: our international mobility program that gives employees the possibility to temporarily relocate to one of the countries we have a Rydoo office.
- Professional freedom and a flexible work environment
- Upskilling through training and coaching programs
- Regular company and team events
- Wonderful international team with more than 33 different nationalities
- Spectacular onboarding program for all new Rydooer’s
- Permanent contract
Why Join Us
At Rydoo / Semine, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value and encourage ongoing learning opportunities and career progression.
Even if you don't tick every box but see yourself contributing, we encourage you to apply. We're more interested in finding a well-rounded individual with a can-do attitude. Your passion, dedication and desire to learn are what matter most to us.
Check us out
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rydoo
Glassdoor: http://bit.ly/2UujjWJ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearerydoo/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZYj7vm_ZcsGFL18jWHt_A
Inside Rydoo Blog: https://www.rydoo.com/inside-rydoo/