Description

We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join Sopra Steria Polska for a team that cooperates with one of our Norwegian clients.

Responsibilities:​

• Design and plan SQL Server deployments for scalability and reliability
• Deploy/design native SQL solutions for cloud environments
• Maintain and update SQL Server instances, including feature updates and security patches.
• Plan and execute upgrade and migration strategies with minimal downtime
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including application operations, networking, virtualization, and security, to deliver integrated solutions
• Troubleshoot technical issues in SQL Server environments
• Assist customers with performance optimization and tuning
• Provide technical support to customers and end-users on database-related issues

Tech stack on the project:​

• SQL Server
• MySQL, Maria DB, Postges
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• VMware

Qualifications

Must have requirements:​

• Expertised in designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Server environments for scalability, reliability, and security
• Experienced in implementing native SQL solutions for cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructures, including Azure, AWS, and on-premises environments
• Proficient in planning and executing upgrade and migration strategies with minimal downtime, ensuring seamless transitions for mission-critical systems
• Experience with automation tools and processes
• Adept at troubleshooting complex SQL Server issues, optimizing performance, and tuning queries to meet business requirements
• MySQL Database Administrator
• Microsoft AZ-104: Azure Administrator
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent

Nice to have requirements:

• GCP: Associate Data Practitioner
• AWS Database Specialty
• GitHub / GitLab Foundations
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Additional Information

What we offer:
• BENEFITS (UoP): Luxmed, Medicover Sport, Worksmile, educational platforms, languages learning platform, referral bonus, copyrights, life insurance, workation
• DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (UoP and B2B): certifications (paid by the company), conferences, Tech Lunches, possibility to join our Communities (Project Management, Architecture, Security, Process Management, Leadership, AI and Cloud)

The recruitment process for this position consists of two stages:
• a short phone call with a recruiter (30 min max)
• one-hour long interview on Teams (with both general and technical questions)

Salary range:

All information about salary range and its additional components will be provided during 1st stage of recruitment process.

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Company Description

Sopra Steria is one of the largest players in the tech industry in Europe, known for its consulting, digital services and software development. We operate in nearly 30 countries in the world, hiring more than 55,000 employees.
The Polish branch, as the Global Delivery Center, operates in Katowice since 2007 and has been growing ever since. Currently, our team consists of around 1,000 specialists.

Within the Digital Platform Services department, our teams specialize in areas such as cloud, operating systems, virtualization, databases, backup or storage, as well as networking and security. We also have 1st line support consultants who speak French and English, but also Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German.

The Application Services department is responsible for areas such as software development, data engineering, testing services, CRM, ITSM and ERP platform integrations, as well as application management for customers in Scandinavia, Benelux, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.