Technical Lead

Technical Lead - Database ServicesMiejsce pracy: KrakówTechnologies we useExpected

• T-SQL
• SSMS
• SQL
• ITIL

Optional

• Azure
• AWS
• DevOps

About the project

YOUR ROLE

Hands-on Technical Lead to oversee and support our database environments. This mid-level role combines operational excellence with technical leadership, ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in database and server administration, while also collaborating with architecture and engineering teams to align infrastructure with business needs.

Your responsibilities

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 install, configure, and maintain 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.

Our 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.

Optional

• 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.

What we offer

• Practical benefits: yearly financial bonus, private medical care with Medicover with additional packages (e.g., dental, senior care, oncology) available on preferential terms, life insurance and access to NAIS benefit platform.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, Pluralsight, TED Talks, Coursera and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Position yourself at the forefront of IT innovation, working with the latest technologies and platforms. Capgemini partners with top global enterprises, including 145 Fortune 500 companies.
• Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• life insurance
• no dress code
• parking space for employees
• extra social benefits
• redeployment package
• employee referral program
• charity initiatives
• access to courses e.g. Excel, VBA, RPA, Customer Care
• unlimited access to Udemy Business
• free chat/call with a therapist

Recruitment stages

• Interview with the recruiter
• Competency Tests/Language Verification
• Video call with a manager
• Final Decision

Capgemini Polska

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 360,000 team members globally in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms.

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