Database Engineer: Sybase/DB2 to Snowflake

Synechron; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid policy

RRSP with employer’s contribution

Udemy for Business access

15 days paid annual leave

Personal leave (floating/sick days)

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a skilled Database Developer to support engineering and platform development across a large and evolving database estate in Montreal, with focus on Sybase, DB2, Snowflake, and SingleStore.

The role requires strong Python scripting, Unix/Linux basics, and hands-on performance tuning in an Agile environment. Montreal-based hybrid policy with a competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of development and performance optimization across major RDBMS technologies, especially Sybase and DB2.
• Exposure to or strong interest in modern database platforms such as Snowflake and SingleStore.
• Strong Python scripting skills for automation, tooling, diagnostics, and data utilities.
• Basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment with quality, stability, and delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and develop database platforms across large database estates, including Sybase, DB2, and newer database technologies.
• Perform performance tuning and optimization, including query tuning, indexing strategies, workload analysis, and capacity planning.
• Design, test, and implement database changes with a strong focus on resiliency, quality, and operational stability.
• Support and participate in database platform migration and modernization initiatives, including movement toward Snowflake and/or SingleStore where applicable.
• Execute database version upgrades, patching, and operational readiness improvements.
• Contribute to cloud-based database development and distribution, with emphasis on automation, standardization, and scalability.
• Collaborate effectively within a fast-paced Agile environment, balancing rapid delivery with strong governance and platform reliability.

Skills

Python scripting

Sybase

DB2

Snowflake

SingleStore

Unix/Linux

Communication skills

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Synechron is seeking a skilled Database Developer to support engineering and platform development across a large and evolving database estate in Montreal, with focus on Sybase, DB2, Snowflake, and SingleStore.

The role requires strong Python scripting, Unix/Linux basics, and hands-on performance tuning in an Agile environment. Montreal-based hybrid policy with a competitive compensation package is offered.