Database Administrator

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and support mission-critical Linux-based platforms within enterprise infrastructure.

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

Location

• City: Kraków
• Country: PL
• Working place: Hybrid

Salary

• Range: 14600 - 22300 gross/month

Employment Type

• Type of contract: Employment contract