Lead MySQL Database Administrator

Nasdaq, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Toronto is looking for a Lead MySQL Database Administrator. You will manage the IT infrastructure, collaborate across disciplines, and design support tools in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in database management and relevant degrees. This role offers flexibility, with at least 2 days a week required in-office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in database administration.
• Professional DBA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IT infrastructure including server applications and hardware.
• Design and implement database support tools and recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with various teams to manage database management systems.

Skills

MySQL database management

Database design

Data analysis

Collaboration with IT teams

Education

Bachelors or Masters' Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle Database

Job description

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Lead MySQL Database Administrator

Apply locations Canada - Toronto - Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0022120 Manages the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure within an organization, including the physical Configures, installs, maintains and upgrades server applications and hardware. Required to have knowledge and understanding of Nasdaq data and how it relates to database systems. Management of systems in such a way as to leverage the existing technologies, improvement of the system as a whole. Close collaboration with network, systems, storage, and development teams.

Designs, develops, modifies, adapts and implements short- and long-term solutions to information technology (IT) needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture, network systems and applications infrastructure. Reviews system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, debugs and implements software solutions.

• Crossing various disciplines and teams manages database management systems including database design, testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment.
• Designs required summary or aggregation tables to support analyses working across various disciplines.
• Directs the work of other DBAs and developers to identify data relationships and functional requirements.
• Designs and implements database support tools, database tables and dictionaries, recovery and backup procedures.
• Crossing various disciplines, analyzes, designs, creates and implements databases, including data models, logical and physical databases, data dictionaries and schemas, access methods, device allocations, validation checks, organization and security.
• Develops relationships with database software vendors and external technical support on issues such as software upgrades, problems and potential solutions to align the overall IT strategy.
• For Data Warehouse Specialists:
• Crossing various disciplines and teams, drives data warehouses and/or data mart projects.
• Designs, develops and implements data mining tools and analyses to sift through large amounts of data stored in a data warehouse or data mart to find relationships and patterns.

• Education Required: Bachelors or Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, MIS or other related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

• Experience Required: At least 10 years
• Special Qualifications: Microsoft, Oracle or other professional DBA certification.

This position will be located in Toronto, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 2 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.