DBA [#4986]

Alteo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Alteo Inc. in Montreal seeks an experienced DBA to lead the architecture, management, and evolution of the company's databases. You will optimize performance, strengthen security, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 5–10 years of relational DB administration across SQL Server and PostgreSQL, plus virtualization and cloud experience. You will automate provisioning and backups, monitor capacity, and collaborate with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relational database administration experience (SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• DEC/BAC in Computer Science or equivalent; DP-300/EDB-DBA/PAC is a plus.
• Solid experience with virtualization (VMware vSphere/VSAN) and cloud databases (Azure).
• Strong command of data security, governance, and availability practices.
• Excellent communication with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and evolve database environments (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Automate provisioning, backup, restoration, and monitoring processes.
• Manage capacity, performance, and security; plan for future needs.
• Ensure backup, protection, and long-term preservation of information.
• Provide expertise to evolve critical data platforms and governance.
• Conduct technology watch and PoC projects.
• Coordinate incident response and document solutions.
• Serve as liaison to business units and management.

Skills

SQL & Relational DB Admin

Performance Tuning

Security & Compliance

Cloud Databases (Azure)

Communication (verbal/written)

On-Call / Incident Response

Education

DEC/BAC in Computer Science or equivalent

DBA Certification (DP-300, EDB-DBA, PAC) nice

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

VMware vSphere/VSAN

Azure SQL

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Power Platform

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

Alteo is looking for a DBA for a permanent position based in Montreal.

*** Hybrid Work ***

You will play a key role in the architecture, management, and evolution of the organization’s databases. You will be responsible for optimizing their performance, strengthening their security, and ensuring their seamless integration with existing systems. Through your expertise, you will help maintain a reliable, high-performance, and highly available data environment, which is essential to the smooth operation of our services.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the maintenance, optimization, and evolution of database environments (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Automate processes related to provisioning, backup, restoration, and monitoring.
• Manage capacity, performance, and security while anticipating future needs.
• Implement mechanisms for the backup, protection, and long-term preservation of organizational information.
• Provide technological expertise to evolve critical data management platforms.
• Conduct technology watch activities and proof-of-concept projects.
• Contribute to the governance of data environments by ensuring compliance with security, compliance, and availability standards.
• Recommend innovative solutions to improve data management environments.
• Evaluate projects and recommend appropriate solutions to ensure system stability and performance.
• Support teams during major technological changes and promote best practices.
• Coordinate incident response, document solutions, and inform stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact for business units and management.

Profile:

• DEC/BAC in Computer Science or equivalent
• Specialization certification in database management (e.g., DP-300, EDB-DBA, PAC) is a plus
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in relational database administration (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Excellent command of system and software environments related to database operations and integration.
• Solid experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere/VSAN).
• Very good knowledge of cloud environments (Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency with PowerPlatform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Clear and appropriate communication: Ability to express oneself accurately, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of stakeholders
• Problem analysis and resolution: Ability to identify issues, propose effective solutions, and make informed decisions.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Commitment to working synergistically with colleagues and internal partners.
• Time and Priority Management: Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
• Self-Control and Judgment: Ability to manage stress, exercise sound judgment, and maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• On-Call Availability: Occasional availability outside regular hours may be required to meet departmental needs.