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 MODERemote

2–3 business trips to Germany during the project
Onboarding in Frankfurt or Munich
One visit per month to the office in Katowice

🧑‍💻 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration, maintenance, and optimization of MS SQL Server environments (2012 R2–2022), including performance tuning and capacity planning
Designing, implementing, and maintaining High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication, and Log Shipping
Monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues using DMVs (Dynamic Management Views), Query Store, Execution Plans, SQL Server Profiler, and Extended Events
Creating and maintaining T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, and SQL Agent jobs to support automation and operational stability
Implementing and enforcing database security mechanisms (encryption, access control, auditing, PCI DSS compliance)
Cooperation with application and infrastructure teams in an international environment

🔍 REQUIREMENTS

✅ Must-have

Minimum 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 analysis
Experience in database security, including TDE (Transparent Data Encryption), TLS/SSL, RBAC, and auditing
Fluent communication in Polish and English (international team environment)
Willingness to travel occasionally to Germany

⭐ Nice-to-have

Knowledge of PowerShell and advanced T-SQL scripting
Experience with other database engines: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Experience 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 US

Onboarding in one of the key technology hubs in Germany
Work on large-scale, high-availability systems with real business impact
Partner-based cooperation, short decision paths, and a maximum of two recruitment stages

Senior MS SQL Server Administrator / Database Engineer

TQLO sp. z o.o.