Infrastructure Engineer

Summary

The Senior Infrastructure Specialist will support the New York IT team in managing a heavy workload driven by major infrastructure upgrades and regulatory requirements. The role is vital to mitigating operational risks, managing backlog, and meeting 2026 migration deadlines. Close coordination with internal teams and external vendors is crucial. Preference will be given to candidates based in Gdansk; Warsaw and Lodz are also considered.

Main Responsibilities

• Migrate 124 SQL Server 2016 databases to SQL 2022 environments/clusters.
• Upgrade, migrate, or decommission the Windows Server 2016 estate (27 servers).
• Support OS and application upgrades, including Prime and SFTP.
• Execute and support upgrades of vendor-provided applications.
• Coordinate closely with external vendors on planning and delivery execution.
• Support ongoing lifecycle management, including incident handling and monitoring.
• Track and coordinate upgrade and migration activities.
• Support daily operational tasks and incident resolution.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience with Windows Server administration from 2016 to newer versions.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, including 2016-to-2022 migrations, clustering, and performance tuning.
• Experience in application and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale infrastructure migrations.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Oracle, Java, or Python.
• Knowledge of Power BI or reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with Identity & Access Management, such as IIQ / SailPoint.
• Experience with SSO onboarding frameworks.
• Understanding of banking domain systems and regulatory frameworks.