Database Administrator (Hybrid)

Morgan Stanley; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Database Administrator for a hybrid role in Montreal. The successful candidate will oversee the design, maintenance, and operational support of SQL database environments. This role demands strong technical skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to high-quality service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Hybrid work environment

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Database Administration experience, preferably in financial services.
• Experience in SQL Server management and related products.
• Flexibility to support operations 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of SQL server and scheduled jobs.
• Provide high-level advice to Development and Infrastructure teams.
• Implement backup, recovery, and high-availability processes.

Skills

SQL Server Performance Tuning

Database Management

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Transact-SQL

PowerShell

Database Backup

High-Availability Processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Job description

Join to apply for the Database Administrator (Hybrid) role at Morgan Stanley

21 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Database Administrator (Hybrid) role at Morgan Stanley

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Database Administrator to serve as an SME and be responsible for the design, maintenance, integration, and operational support for the MSSQL on- prem and cloud environment.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is an Infrastructure Production Management & Reliability Engineering III position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for maintaining the stability and reliability of the organization's infrastructure systems, ensuring optimal performance and availability to support business operations.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world?

Read on…

What You’ll Do In The Role

• Continuously monitor performance of SQL server, application and scheduled job performance and work to improve performance as well as establish performance baselines.
• Provide high-level database support and guidance to both the Development and Infrastructure teams.
• Troubleshoot and provide advice on SQL Server performance issues and be able to work with application developers and provide recommendations.
• Ability to work in shifts to provide operations support.
• Maintains quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Own, resolve, and track all database incidents and requests across production, UAT, and development environments.
• Implement and support production changes adherent to the change management/ release process.
• Manage, design, and implement backup, recovery, and high-availability processes for all database systems.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• 6+ years of Database Administration experience, preferably in financial services
• A demonstrated proficiency in supporting the database platform of a large organization.
• Flexibility to support the operations of our businesses 24/7
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology or equivalent experience
• Experience in SQL 2016/2019/2022 database management and related products from Microsoft including PowerShell, Windows 2016/2019/2022 Server and desktop operating systems.
• SQL Server DBA with strong azure cloud knowledge
• Prior experience with SQL Clustering, Strong Transact-SQL & SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) knowledge, Replication, Performance Tuning, Backup and recovery methods, Log shipping, Database Mirroring, Database capacity planning, and Users and Role creation and monitoring.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to articulate complex ideas and solutions to users.
• Expert knowledge and in-depth experience with the Microsoft platform and Powershell
  
  

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Morgan Stanley by 2x

Get notified about new Database Administrator jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

SQL Server DBA (SQL Server Database Administrator)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CA$100,000.00-CA$125,000.00 1 month ago

Junior / Graduate Linux Systems Engineer – Trading - $100,000-$150,000 CAD + Bonus

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CA$100,000.00-CA$150,000.00 1 hour ago

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area 1 day ago

Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.