Senior DBA Engineer - MS SQL

We are looking for a Senior DBA Engineer to join a global team working on client connectivity trading systems, contributing to a multi-year project focused on modernizing existing connectivity platforms while embracing a DevOps-driven delivery approach.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support SQL Server 2016+ environments
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity to ensure stable and efficient operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve database, server, and infrastructure issues
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate administrative and operational tasks
• Perform database maintenance, backup, recovery, and patching activities
• Support production environments as part of an on-call/support rota, including weekends
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and support teams during incidents, releases, and handovers
• Work closely with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders across the globe
• Dedicate the majority of time to development related activities such as coding, design, configuration management, releases, and post implementation support

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ administration and support
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server Administration
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Skills in database backup, recovery, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to participate in support rotations and weekend support activities
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Background in supporting Data Warehouse (DWH) environments
• Knowledge of SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, including Always On, Clustering, and Replication
• Familiarity with monitoring and performance management tools
• Experience with ETL processes and data integration platforms
• Understanding of ITIL processes and production support best practices
• Experience working in enterprise-level, mission-critical environments

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
• • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
• • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes
• We cover it all:
• • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
• • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

Tech stack

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Database administration
• Powershell
• Windows Server
• Performance Tuning
• Backup and recovery