SQL Database Administrator

Antal International is a leader in executive recruitment and HR consulting services. The brand is present in 35 countries and has been operating in Poland since 1996. Antal International offices in Warsaw, Wrocław and Kraków conduct projects across Poland and abroad for biggest global corporations and local businesses operating in all sectors of the economy.

Job description

- Improve SQL databases support and performance

- Increase business data security on database servers

- Increase efficiency of ERP/MRP system upgrades 

- Provide third level support for all SQL Servers world wide

- Fully administer all SQL Servers in the European region

- Ensure all database servers are backed up to ensure we can meet the business’ disaster recovery needs

- Proactively monitoring all database systems to ensure maximum uptime and good performance

- Review our current SQL environments and help redefine our global SQL Server standards as necessary (in regards to setup, performance, DR, security, maintenance plans, etc)

- Ensure all database servers are set up in accordance to our global standards

- Work with 3rd party application vendors to ensure their best practices are put into place for their databases

- Troubleshoot third level critical SQL Server global issues as they occur, including after hours and weekends

- Help troubleshoot SQL Server performance issues (including the optimization of queries)

Candidate

- BSc in IT or related discipline

- Proficiency in English

- At least 5 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator responsible for several servers

- Flexibility to travel occasionally

- Experience in monitoring and performance tuning databases in order to provide the best possible experience to our users

- Experience administering SQL Server 2008 and 2012

- An expert working knowledge of MS SQL servers

- knowledge in the Windows Server operating system

- Excellent organization skills

- Must be highly motivated

- Good English skills - including both verbal and written

Nice To Haves:

- Experience in Microsoft System Center 2012 in regards to database monitoring

- Experience in 3rd party troubleshooting / analysis tools (Idera, Quest, etc)

- Experience in T-SQL and SQL Server scripting

- Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment

- Experience in data archiving

The offer

- In International working environment

- Involvement in advanced, best in class technology solutions 

- Comfortable work environment 

- Friendly, fast paced atmosphere 

- Open - minded team of creative, innovative, software engineering driven colleagues 

- Professional-growth opportunities 

- Attractive package of benefits including medical care