DBA & Cloud Migration
EPAM Systems
Ukraine · Lviv Oblast, Ukraine · Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine, · Remote
Posted on Jan 20, 2026
Responsibilities
- Architect, configure, and manage complex SQL Server environments, including AlwaysOn Availability Groups and Failover Clusters
- Lead major version upgrades, migrations (On-Prem ↔ Cloud), patching cycles, and database consolidations
- Configure and optimize HA/DR solutions, log shipping, replication, and backup strategies
- Perform advanced performance tuning using execution plans, DMVs, extended events, profiler, and index tuning
- Implement and validate robust backup and recovery strategies, troubleshoot restore failures
- Perform capacity planning, growth forecasting, and recommend scalability improvements
- Define and enforce security best practices, credential rotations, audit controls, and encryption standards
- Support development teams with schema reviews, stored procedure optimization, and data lifecycle planning
- Validate and execute complex deployments, participate in CABs, and ensure smooth release cycles
- Develop and maintain standards, technical documentation, best practices, and architecture diagrams
- Lead automation using PowerShell or Python and adopt cloud-based enhancements
- Mentor L2 DBAs and act as technical escalation point for high-severity incidents
Requirements
- 6+ years of extensive MS SQL Server DBA experience
- Deep understanding of SQL Server internals, storage engine behavior, and indexing strategies
- Strong expertise in AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Clusters, log shipping, and replication
- Expertise in performance tuning using execution plans, DMVs, indexing, and query optimization
- Proficiency in backup tuning, recovery troubleshooting, and resolving high-severity incidents
- Strong T-SQL development and scripting skills, preferably with PowerShell
- Advanced Windows Server administration skills
- Working knowledge of at least one additional RDBMS like Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
- Ability to lead production crisis calls and collaborate across global teams
- English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
Nice to have
- Experience with cloud database platforms such as Azure SQL, Managed Instance, AWS RDS, or GCP Cloud SQL
- Knowledge of Redgate tooling, replication enhancements, and automation frameworks
- Familiarity with CI/CD integration for database changes
- Knowledge of security standards like encryption, data masking, and auditing frameworks
- Microsoft certifications such as MCSE or DP-300
We offer/Benefits
With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children