About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator with 5+ years of experience to manage mission-critical Linux-based platforms in a high-availability environment.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Oracle PostgreSQL and MS SQL databases
Perform database patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
Execute backup, restore, and recovery validation procedures
Troubleshoot and tune database performance issues
Manage database capacity planning and optimization
Analyze and resolve production incidents related to databases
Contribute to root cause analysis for incidents
Perform log analysis on database and Linux levels
Stabilize systems after releases and changes
Participate in major incident bridges
Collaborate with Linux and application teams
Troubleshoot interactions between database, application, and OS layers
Validate database health and availability
Execute production changes during maintenance windows including weekends
Perform pre and post change validations
Provide risk assessment input for database changes
Participate in on-call rota and out-of-hours support

Requirements

5+ years of experience as DBA in production environments
Strong knowledge of Linux RHEL
Hands-on experience with Oracle PostgreSQL and MS SQL
Experience supporting mission-critical systems
Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure
Experience with backup and recovery
Experience with replication and high availability solutions
Experience in performance tuning
Experience with log analysis

Nice to Have

Shell scripting or basic automation skills
Experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway
Experience with IBM Connect Direct
Experience with BMC Control-M
Experience in financial services or regulated environments
Experience supporting batch or file transfer platforms

We Offer

Hybrid work in our client office (Kraków) 6 days a month
Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
Online training and certifications
Access to e-learning platform
Social events

About the Company

We are GFT Poland. WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with an innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients, and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun, and develop as human beings.

Why Choose GFT?

A culture of top performance
Deep tech IT engineering & consulting
1200 skilled & top-class experts
77% of the team are regular/senior
Products that contribute to a sustainable world
Competitive salary and benefits
Ambitious projects, trainings, and tools you need to flourish
Google Cloud Partner of the Year - for going above and beyond for customers

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Location: Kraków, PL

Type of contract: Employment contract

Salary range: 14600 - 22300 gross/month

Working place: Hybrid

Senior Database Administrator

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