Senior MS SQL Server Administrator / Database Engineer

Our Client is an international organization operating in the field of modern payment technologies, active across Europe and delivering mission-critical solutions for the financial sector.The project focuses on the maintenance, development, and optimization of database environments supporting high-availability, large-scale payment systems. We are looking for an experienced Senior MS SQL Server Administrator / Database Engineer to support the team in the areas of stability, security, and database performance.📍 WORK MODERemote2–3 business trips to Germany during the projectOnboarding in Frankfurt or MunichOne visit per month to the office in Katowice🧑‍💻 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESAdministration, maintenance, and optimization of MS SQL Server environments (2012 R2–2022), including performance tuning and capacity planningDesigning, implementing, and maintaining High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication, and Log ShippingMonitoring and troubleshooting performance issues using DMVs (Dynamic Management Views), Query Store, Execution Plans, SQL Server Profiler, and Extended EventsCreating and maintaining T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, and SQL Agent jobs to support automation and operational stabilityImplementing and enforcing database security mechanisms (encryption, access control, auditing, PCI DSS compliance)Cooperation with application and infrastructure teams in an international environment🔍 REQUIREMENTS✅ Must-haveMinimum 8 years of experience with MS SQL Server (administration, query optimization, backup & recovery, HA/DR)Very good knowledge of SQL / T-SQL, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysisExperience in database security, including TDE (Transparent Data Encryption), TLS/SSL, RBAC, and auditingFluent communication in Polish and English (international team environment)Willingness to travel occasionally to Germany⭐ Nice-to-haveKnowledge of PowerShell and advanced T-SQL scriptingExperience with other database engines: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQLExperience with database performance monitoring tools (e.g. RedGate, DbPlus)Basic knowledge of Azure SQL and cloud data services (ADF, Synapse)Basic German language skills🤝 WHY JOIN USOnboarding in one of the key technology hubs in GermanyWork on large-scale, high-availability systems with real business impactPartner-based cooperation, short decision paths, and a maximum of two recruitment stages