Database Administrator SQL/Azure #106282

Carlos Goncalves; Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Carlos Goncalves is seeking a Sr Database Administrator with expertise in SQL/Azure for a 6-month contract in downtown Toronto. The role supports Oracle and SQL Server databases, focusing on migration, performance tuning, and incident resolution.

Hybrid work arrangement includes 1-2 days in office, with in-office Mondays and Tuesdays as specified. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years on Azure Cloud databases (MSSQL), PostgreSQL experience, strong security practices, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Analyzing 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
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Optimize database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and resource management.
• Ensure database security by implementing best practices for user access control, encryption, and auditing.
• Implement 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.
• Automate database monitoring and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Azure MSSQL

PostgreSQL

DB setup/configuration

Performance tuning

Cloud migration

Backup/restore

Tools

Azure SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Sr Database Administrator SQL/Azure #106282

Request ID: 106282-1

Start/End Dates: 9/14/2026 - 3/13/2027

Work Location: downtown Toronto, near TTC and GO

Job Title: IT - Database Administrator - Expert

Position Title: DBA - Expert - (MSSQL)

Line of Business: Capital Market, PBBT, and Retail Banking

Target Start Date: 9/14/2026

Duration: 6 months

Target rate range: $75-82hr B2B

Potential for this contract to be extended or converted to FTE? Extension: Yes / Conversion: Possible

Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week in office plus third Friday of each month - in office every Tuesday for the time being.

Office Location: 81 Bay Street

Work Schedule (hours per week, start time): 9-5/ 37.5 hours

Potential for OT? Overtime may be required; weekends may be required (on call) *1 person each week is on standby - this will be a rotating person each week.

Reason the role is open: Backfill for a contractor who left to go home for personal reasons

Project the contractor will be working on: providing database support related to Oracle build, migration, performance tuning and incident resolutions.

Group information: 20 DBAs on the team, team is sub divided in 2 teams and support database for various lines of business, doing complex trouble shooting, code deployment, BAU activities

EVP (Employee Value Proposition): Close-knit team, great technical team to learn from. Very independent role where strong initiative is required in this role. Team consists of strong leadership that support career growth and providing mentorship throughout. This is a great opportunity to grow skills and learn. Core values of this team is teamwork, trust, and accountability. Lastly, conversion is very likely.

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

Job Description:

• 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
• Analyzing 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

Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases.

Optimize database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and resource management.

Ensure database security by implementing best practices for user access control, encryption, and auditing.

Implement 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.

Automate 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

NOTE

Close on August 21 at 11AM