Location: Hybrid work model – 2 days per week from the Cracow officeSalary: 110 – 120 PLN net/h (B2B via Experis)Project duration: at least 6 monthsResponsibilities: Technical Leadership:• Act as the technical point of contact for global database services.• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues.• Collaborate with architecture, application management, and engineering teams to align infrastructure with business needs.• Contribute to the development of standards, procedures, and automation strategies.Database Administration Coordination (main focus, but not limited to SQL Server):• Develop and maintain processes to ensure proper installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server instances (2016/2019/2022).• Monitor and optimize Imperial database environments for performance, indexing, and query execution.• Manage operational definition of backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.Local Windows Servers area:• Lead services for Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.• Lead definition and oversee global system updates, patching, and performance tuning.• Maintain services to ensure documentation and configuration baselines.• Support virtualization platforms (Hyper V or VMware).Operational Coordination:• Lead technical resolution of database management services.• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.• Drive automation and scripting initiatives (PowerShell preferred).• Collaborate with cross functional teams on infrastructure operations.Requirements:• At least 5 years’ experience in database and Windows service management.• Strong knowledge of T SQL, SSMS, and SQL Server Agent.• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows networking.• Familiarity with backup tools (e.g., Veeam, native SQL backups).• Understanding of ITIL processes and change management.• Strong communication and documentation skills.Preferred Skills:• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).• Exposure to monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Azure Monitor).• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) setups.• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.Our offer:• MultiSport Plus• Group insurance• Medicover Premium• e-learning platform