DBA III(SQL Server / Azure) – NA

Synoptek; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Synoptek is hiring a Database Administrator III to manage enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple clients, including on-premises, hybrid, and Azure-hosted systems. You will lead installations, migrations, high availability implementations, and ongoing optimization while ensuring security and business continuity.

The role requires strong T-SQL skills, Azure SQL experience, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology or equivalent; 7+ years supporting production SQL Server environments.
• VLDBs, replication, HADR, and SQL Server optimization experience.
• Azure SQL Database, PowerShell, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong client communication, documentation, and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and support enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple clients.
• Perform installations, upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, Failover Cluster, log shipping, replication).
• Develop backup, recovery, and business continuity strategies; conduct health checks and capacity planning.
• Administer Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance; monitor performance and security.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, analyze execution plans, optimize T-SQL, resolve blocking and deadlocks.
• Mentor junior/mid-level DBAs; participate in client meetings and maintain SLAs; on-call coverage.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

T-SQL

High Availability

Performance Tuning

Backup and Recovery

Security

Replication

Troubleshooting

Monitoring

SQL Server optimization

MSSQL

AOAG

VLDB

Cloud

Creating Alerts

Documentation

Organized

Lead technical discussions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

At Synoptek, we think globally and act locally. As the world's first Managed Experience Provider (MxP), Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and, in keeping with that momentum, we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, drives growth, and delivers clarity. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of this journey!!

Job Description

At Synoptek, we think globally and act locally. As the world's first Managed Experience Provider (MxP), Synoptek provides world-class strategic IT leadership and hyper-efficient IT operational support, enabling our global client base to grow and transform their businesses. We are excited to have experienced continuous growth and, in keeping with that momentum, we are seeking to add talent to our team. When you partner with Synoptek, you engage with an ever-growing, ever-evolving IT organization that provides a high-caliber team, drives growth, and delivers clarity. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of this journey!! The Database Administrator III (DBA III) is responsible for managing the performance, integrity, security, architecture, optimization, and high-availability design of organizational and client database environments, while ensuring operational continuity, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting enterprise database infrastructure.

Mandatory Skills

SQL Server,Azure SQL Database,Azure SQL Managed Instance,T-SQL,HADR,Performance Tuning,Backup and Recovery,Database Security,Replication,Troubleshooting,Monitoring,Database administration,SQL Server optimization,Database Migrations,MSSQL,T-SQL,AOAG,Cloud,VLDB,Creating Alerts,Database automation,Communication and presentation,Managing priorities,Documentation,Organized,Lead technical discussions

Role

Administer, monitor, maintain, and support enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple clients, including on-premises, hybrid, and Azure-hosted systems. Perform installations, upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management. Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances, log shipping, and replication. Develop backup, recovery, and business continuity strategies; perform health checks, capacity planning, and proactive maintenance. Administer Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance; monitor performance, security, and resource utilization; support cloud migrations and modernization. Troubleshoot performance issues, analyze execution plans, optimize T-SQL queries, and resolve blocking, deadlocks, indexing, and resource bottlenecks. Recommend performance, stability, and operational improvements. Participate in client meetings, explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and maintain strong client relationships. Manage incidents, service requests, escalations, and competing priorities across multiple customer environments within defined SLAs. Follow change management processes and document systems, procedures, and client environments. Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs, share knowledge, improve operational standards and automation, and collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, and Security teams. Participate in rotating 24x7 on-call coverage, critical incident response, and after-hours maintenance.

Flsa

Exempt

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.

Location

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Education Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Technology or equivalent experience on a 1:1 basis. At least 7 years supporting mission-critical production systems, including complex SQL Server environments, VLDBs, and replication. Strong skills in SQL Server, HADR, T-SQL, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, Azure SQL, PowerShell, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Strong client communication, documentation, and prioritization skills.

Desirable Skills

Azure Database for PostgreSQL,MySQL,Oracle,MongoDB,PowerShell,Azure Database Administrator Associate certification,Cloud Migration,Database Automation,Consulting background

Experience

7 years to Not Specified Years