Database Administrator: Performance & Security, HA

Yeah! Global; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A data-driven technology firm in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, optimize, and oversee database systems ensuring high performance, availability, and security. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, proven experience in database management, and proficiency in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB. Responsibilities include installing and configuring DBMS, ensuring data integrity, monitoring performance, and collaborating with developers on database solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning.
• Experience with backup and recovery, replication, and high-availability configurations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ensure data integrity and security through backup and recovery processes, access controls, and data encryption.
• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.

Skills

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MongoDB

SQL performance tuning

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AWS RDS

Azure SQL Database

Job description

A data-driven technology firm in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, optimize, and oversee database systems ensuring high performance, availability, and security. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, proven experience in database management, and proficiency in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB. Responsibilities include installing and configuring DBMS, ensuring data integrity, monitoring performance, and collaborating with developers on database solutions.