Cloud Database Administrator - 12-Month Contract

FNZ; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FNZ in Toronto, Canada seeks a Cloud DBA to build and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases in Azure and AWS. The role focuses on delivering database support via Infrastructure as Code pipelines and manual builds within a small, end-to-end responsible team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will automate design, build, and monitoring, participate in on-call rosters, and collaborate with Cloud Engineers to optimize performance and security while aligning with internal audits

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in Azure and/or AWS environments.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL, including database design and optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic, high-availability environments.
• Ability to participate in an on-call roster and work outside normal hours.
• Strong problem solving and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor Azure and AWS database services for high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize queries, and meet performance SLAs.
• Implement and manage backups, failover, and DR plans.
• Enforce security protocols and manage access controls.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to automate database build/maintenance pipelines.
• Support development teams to optimize performance and reliability.
• Participate in on-call support and incident response.
• Stay updated on Azure and AWS technologies and share knowledge.

Skills

Azure

AWS

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

On-call

Performance tuning

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Role Description

This role is technical in nature and focuses on building and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server and Postgres databases. You will be responsible for the delivery of database support services to FNZ platforms hosted in public cloud environments (Azure and AWS), through Infrastructure as Code pipelines and manual builds.

Role Description

This role is technical in nature and focuses on building and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server and Postgres databases. You will be responsible for the delivery of database support services to FNZ platforms hosted in public cloud environments (Azure and AWS), through Infrastructure as Code pipelines and manual builds. The Cloud Infrastructure team is small, and each team member is given the opportunity to own significant parts of the solution end to end. The Cloud DBA is expected to work with the Cloud Engineers to develop the best possible database solution for our internal stakeholders to do our part in delivering customer success. Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term contract. The projected end date will be 12 months from the start date of the successful date.

Team Responsibilities

• Automate the design, build, and maintenance of database environments to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Use monitoring tools to optimize performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Implement automated backup and disaster recovery pipelines to protect critical data.
• Enforce security through automated user and access management.
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues using modern diagnostic tools.
• Leverage cloud-native automation to scale storage and manage capacity efficiently.

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor Azure and AWS database services to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot issues, optimize queries, and meet performance SLAs.
• Implement and manage backups, failover solutions, and disaster recovery plans.
• Enforce security protocols and manage access controls.
• Collaborate with the cloud engineering team to design, build, and run pipelines that automate database build and maintenance tasks.
• Support database builds and project delivery while working closely with developers to optimize performance.
• Participate in a global on-call support roster to address critical issues and maintain service reliability.
• Stay updated on Azure and AWS technologies and share knowledge with the team.
• Manage incident, problem and change management via FNZ’s ticketing solution.
• Participate in risk management and information security initiatives, supporting internal and external audits.
• Manage escalations to the appropriate stakeholders.

Performance Assessment

• Uptime and performance metrics in Azure and AWS.
• Quality of security documentation and adherence to cloud security standards.
• Backup and recovery test results, and DR plan performance in cloud environments.
• Project timelines, quality metrics, and cost efficiency.

Required

Experience required

• 1+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in Azure and/or AWS environments.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL, including database design and optimization.
• Demonstrated ability or strong interest in working within dynamic, high-availability environments. Exposure to or eagerness to learn about mission-critical systems is highly valued.
• Proven ability to work as an individual, with excellent self-management and time management skills.
• Ability to participate in an on-call roster and perform some work outside normal business hours.
• Superior problem solving capabilities and the ability to multitask and re-prioritise work in a rapidly changing environment.

Desirable

• Experience with other cloud data storage services such as Microsoft Fabric or Power BI
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization and capacity planning

Salary Transparency

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD$79000-110000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP). Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.