Senior Database Administrator @ Toyota Digital HUB

Qualifications & Skills

• Extensive experience with SQL databases both on-premise and in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure SQL, Amazon Aurora, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong background in database performance tuning and optimization.
• Deep understanding of database architecture, security and compliance best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in database migration projects in an enterprise context, especially within the MSSQL ecosystem
• Advanced scripting skills

Soft Skills

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to lead and mentor a team of database professionals.
• Proven ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple stakeholders across departments
• Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business teams.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions, preferably Cohesity.
• Experience with additional scripting and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible and Python.
• Familiarity with MongoDB and modern NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with data integration platforms, preferably Qlik.

You have a TOYOTA DNA, this means:

• Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets
• Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible
• Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other's success
• Curiosity: you are open for new experience and able to combine imagination with fact-based observation
• Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style and you take a customer-oriented approach

Role Summary

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, governance, and optimization of enterprise database systems both on-premise and in the cloud. This role ensures the highest levels of data integrity, security, and availability, supporting mission-critical business applications. The Senior DBA will lead migration projects, optimize database performance, ensure compliancy with standards and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable database solutions.

Formal Role Details

• Location: Wrocław, Plac Konstytucji 3 Maja 3
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Hybrid — 2 to 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility for travel to Head Office in Brussels
• Language Requirements: Professional proficiency in English is essential.

Benefits & Bonuses

• Annual Bonus
• Health insurance
• Sport card
• Lunch subsidy
• Car leasing
• Languages lessons

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain (high-available) SQL databases on-premises and in cloud environments.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for database platforms
• Administer and optimize SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Identify & define guard rails for Amazon RDS deployments focussed on Amazon RDS MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Aurora (PostgreSQL) databases
• Identify & define guard rails for Azure cloud databases.
• Advanced performance troubleshooting and tuning database performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks to ensure optimal operation.
• Product and capacity planning
• Ensure database security and compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Improve database monitoring and observability
• Assist operational teams with deep technical know-how both in a cloud/on-premises context across multiple database engines and platforms.
• A focus is placed on MSSQL and PostgreSQL
• Lead and execute database migration projects, specifically migrations from SQL Server 2012, 2016 to 2022.
• Maintain a strong focus on the complexity of tackling large scale migration projects in an enterprise setting.
• Collaborate effectively with several key stakeholders
• Support application teams in their cloud journey
• Ensure the right tool for the job
• Support adaptation of PaaS over IaaS components
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Powershell/T-SQL for database management and deployment.
• Govern cloud database deployments through Infrastructure-as-code