Database Administrator (MS SQL/Azure)

HRbrain Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,432 - 107,452; Full time

Job summary

HRbrain Inc. is seeking a Database Specialist in Toronto, Ontario. The role focuses on Azure Cloud database management, specifically MSSQL, and includes daily responsibilities such as leading technical resolutions, database installations, and performance optimization. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in database technologies, particularly Azure Cloud and PostgreSQL. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. The position offers an hourly rate ranging from $70 to $78.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Azure Cloud database with a focus on MSSQL.
• 2+ years of experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience in tuning, query optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical resolutions for production incidents.
• Communicate complex technical issues to stakeholders.
• Analyze recurring incidents for service improvements.
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases.

Skills

Experience in Azure Cloud database

PostgreSQL

Database Tuning and Query Optimization

DB backup restore and recovery

Tools

ServiceNow

SolarWind Performance Tool

Job description

Job Details

Start/End Dates: 2026-04-27 – 2026-10-26

Rate: $70.00 – $78.00 /hr Inc.

Collaborating Teams

The Candidate will be working with: Solution Design, DB Engineering, Information Security teams and external vendors.

Daily Job Duties / Activities

• Taking ownership of and leading technical resolutions for production incidents
• Communicating clearly complex technical issues to stakeholders and Lines of Business partners
• Complying with CIBC standards for change control and overall database security policies
• Analysing recurring incidents and identifying service improvements where possible
• Providing on-call rotational/pager support where required
• Participating in Incidents and Changes as part of BAU Operational activities
• Participating in Scheduled Disaster Recovery or SCM activities
• Participating in post-mortems and RCAs (Root Cause Analysis) of critical incidents
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle and SQL Server databases
• Optimizing database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and resource management
• Ensuring database security by implementing best practices for user access control, encryption, and auditing
• Implementing native security features in Oracle (TDE, Data Redaction, Database Vault) and SQL Server (TDE, Always Encrypted)
• RAC, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies
• Automating database monitoring and maintenance tasks

Must Haves

• 5–7 years of experience in Azure Cloud database (Focus on MSSQL)
• Experience with PostgreSQL – 2+ years
• Setup/Installation and configuration of DB products
• Experience in Tuning, Query Optimization, Monitoring and Troubleshooting database issues
• Cloud migration experience
• Exhibit knowledge of DB backup restore and recovery

Nice To Have

• ServiceNow Ticketing System
• SolarWind Performance Tool
• Azure Certification
• FI experience

Soft Skills

Strong critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team; Demonstrated ability to deliver results and provide good customer experience; Thrive in fast paced environment; Good integrity.