MS SQL Server Team Lead, REMOTE KRAKÓW

Join a team that keeps mission‑critical data platforms running at peak performance in a fast‑moving, hybrid cloud environment. As part of our Database Services function, you’ll work at the heart of systems that power global operations, financial processes, and high‑availability applications used around the clock. This is a place where engineering excellence meets operational reliability — where modern automation, cloud technologies, and advanced SQL Server architectures come together to create a resilient, scalable data ecosystem. If you thrive in environments where uptime matters, automation drives progress, and every improvement has real business impact, you’ll feel right at home.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Proven leadership experience in database operations within a 24/7 environment
• Deep expertise with Microsoft SQL Server Always On (2019–2025)
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Ansible and Packer in cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Familiarity with Snowflake and MongoDB in production or project settings
• Understanding of ITIL and Agile methodologies
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• A proactive mindset, eagerness to learn, and passion for building reliable, automated, modern data infrastructure

📍 Client and contract: global financial technology leader | contract of employment
🗣️ Recruitment: phone screen with our recruiter + 3 on-line meetings with the Client
🗺️ Remote work (Poland based)

Verita HR is an international company providing recruitment support within #Fintech, #Finance and #Banking market in EMEA. We connect the most innovative organizations with the best people in the market. We conduct systematic market research, which allows our Digital Teams to be a step ahead of the competition.

What's in it for you?

• Prestigious position at global financial institution


• Stable, long-term projects
• Remote work (Poland based) and shitf working hours
• LuxMed Premium healthcare for you and your family
• Life & travel insurance
• MyBenefit points (vouchers, culture, shopping, Multisport)
• Employee referral bonus
• Remote / hybrid / office work options
• 100% funding for certifications and postgraduate studies
• Technical workshops & soft‑skills training
• Sport & Social Club (events, outings, activities)

,[Lead and inspire a high‑performing Database Operations team responsible for mission‑critical SQL Server environments running 24/7, Ensure the stability, performance, and high availability of production and disaster recovery systems across a modern hybrid cloud setup, Oversee weekend maintenance cycles, including automated patching, releases, reindexing, and planned migrations that keep the platform healthy and secure, Drive automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer to streamline operations and eliminate manual work, Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and coordinate fast, effective resolutions that minimize business impact, Champion operational best practices, reliability standards, and continuous improvement across the entire data platform, Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to support strategic projects involving Snowflake and MongoDB, helping shape the future of the company’s data ecosystem] Requirements: SQL, High availability, SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Ansible, Packer, Snowflake, MongoDB, ITIL, AWS, Azure, GCP Tools: Agile, Scrum. Additionally: Sport subscription, Private healthcare, Flat structure, Small teams, International projects, Training budget, Lunch card, Free coffee, Canteen, Bike parking, Playroom, Shower, No dress code, In-house hack days, Free beverages.