Database Engineering Lead

We are looking for a DBA Lead to take full ownership of the database operations domain across a hybrid multi-platform estate (SQL Server, Oracle, legacy, and cloud-native). The client is a major European energy company operating in 10+ European countries, with a complex hybrid IT estate supporting mission-critical operational systems.

The remote work option is available to candidates residing and working within the Czech Republic.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end DBA service delivery (monitoring, backups, patching, performance tuning, capacity management)
• Oversee discovery, dependency mapping, and operational runbook creation
• Govern offshore DBA operations regarding BAU, incident handling, and change management
• Define clear infrastructure/application boundary protocols for data and app teams
• Ensure bulletproof DR, backup, and RTO/RPO compliance
• Champion automation initiatives (health checks, alerting, auto-remediation)

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional DBA experience
• Deep proficiency in MSSQL Server or Oracle SQL with good cross-platform awareness
• Proven cloud DBA hands-on background (provisioning, HA, failover, disaster recovery)
• Proficiency in PowerShell or Python
• Solid background in ITIL service management
• Fluency in English; German is advantageous
• MCSA SQL Server / OCP certifications preferred

We offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, agile, software engineering culture
• Comfortable modern office in Prague 7, with support of hybrid or fully remote mode
• Benefit program (5 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, paid days off for special occasions, meal vouchers, flexi pass, Prague city public transport annual coupon, multisport cards, optional contribution to pension fund, health insurance for family member)
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• English language courses
• Czech language courses upon request
• Referral bonuses for recommended candidates
• Mobile Phone Tariff’s program for managerial-level candidates
• Great learning and development opportunities, including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications, well-being programs, LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more

Certain benefits and perks may be subject to eligibility requirements and may be available only after you have passed your probationary period.