Senior SQL Server Administrator (f/m/x)

We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Administrator to support complex Microsoft SQL Server environments, with a core focus on our mission-critical SailPoint Identity Governance application database. In this role, you will take ownership of database administration, upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning. You will also design, scale, and troubleshoot high-availability replication topologies that synchronize vital identity data, working closely with clients and identity management teams to resolve complex performance bottlenecks and project requirements. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in Poland.

Your tasks

• Managing and optimizing complex Microsoft SQL Server environments with a focus on the SailPoint Identity Governance platform
• Taking ownership of database administration, upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning
• Designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced SQL Server Replication topologies
• Ensuring reliable data synchronization across on-premises and cloud environments
• Resolving replication latency, blocking, deadlocks, and transaction log issues in highly transactional systems
• Supporting SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and cloud transformation initiatives
• Implementing and maintaining high-availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, and Database Mirroring
• Collaborating with infrastructure, identity management, and application teams to investigate production issues and optimize database performance
• Requirements
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator
• Extensive experience with SQL Server 2012 through to SQL Server 2022/2025 on Windows platforms
• Deep expertise in architecting and rescuing failing replication topologies and handling replication during network partitions
• Familiarity with managing the relational backend for SailPoint IdentityIQ or IdentityNow, including understanding its database schema behavior and connection pooling
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, security, backup, recovery, and performance tuning
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL statements, stored procedures, and triggers
• Demonstrated experience delivering implementations, upgrades, migrations, conversions, and consolidation projects
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of technical issues
• Relevant Microsoft SQL certification or willingness to obtain oneFamiliarity with ITIL practices or a willingness to work within an ITIL framework
• Advanced level of English
• Nice-to-have requirements
• Good knowledge of Jira and similar tools as a user
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills