Database Reliability & Performance Architect

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Database Administrator in Kimberley to manage critical databases. You will install, configure, and maintain DB servers, tune performance, implement robust backup/recovery, and uphold data security across systems.

The role requires 4+ years as a DBA with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL experience, plus strong SQL skills and familiarity with cloud databases. A strong analytical mindset and collaboration with dev teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years as a Database Administrator with major systems.
• Strong SQL, T-SQL, or PL/SQL knowledge and experience.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database server software.
• Monitor performance, resolve issues, and tune databases for efficiency.
• Implement robust backup and recovery procedures.
• Ensure database security through access controls and audits.
• Develop SQL scripts for data manipulation and management tasks.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and data access.
• Plan capacity management and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

SQL

T-SQL/PLSQL

Performance tuning

Backup and restore

Security best practices

Cloud databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Database Administrator in Kimberley to manage critical databases. You will install, configure, and maintain DB servers, tune performance, implement robust backup/recovery, and uphold data security across systems.

The role requires 4+ years as a DBA with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL experience, plus strong SQL skills and familiarity with cloud databases. A strong analytical mindset and collaboration with dev teams are essential.