RQ11678 - Software Developer - ERP / Case Management - Senior

Maarut; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TMX Group seeks a Database Engineer to manage, support, and modernize our server-based database infrastructure. You will champion a Database as Code approach, leveraging automation to ensure currency, patching, and upgrades across relational DBMS.

You will combine deep technical expertise with analytical problem-solving to support high-volume, mission-critical environments. This hybrid role reports to Senior Manager, Clearing Technology Services in Toronto.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on database management and administration experience.
• Deep technical expertise in SQL Server, with Oracle and Postgres knowledge.
• Experience with real-time applications and multi-terabyte databases.
• High-availability, DR design, and Oracle RAC administration experience.
• Strong scripting to automate deployments (PowerShell, Python, Perl).
• Experience with Windows, Linux, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex database issues as SME for SQL Server.
• Lead root-cause analyses and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Install, configure, and optimize database software and hardware.
• Design automated monitoring for database health and availability.
• Oversee backups, test restores, and DR exercises.
• Enforce database engineering standards and collaborate with development squads.

Skills

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Automation & Scripting

PowerShell

Python

Perl

Windows

Linux

Cloud technologies

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Oracle RAC

Virtualization

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we're connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

We are seeking a Database Engineer to manage, support, and modernize our server-computing database infrastructure. In this role, you will champion a "Database as Code" philosophy, leveraging automation and programmatic systems management to ensure software currency, seamless patching, and optimal upgrades across our relational database management systems.

As a key technical resource, you will combine deep technical expertise with strong analytical problem-solving skills to support our mission-critical, high-volume database environments.

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Clearing Technology Services

Job Location:

Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Toronto, ON.

Key Accountabilities

System Availability & Issue Resolution: Serve as the SQL Server Subject Matter Expert (SME) to resolve complex database issues. Lead short- and long-term root cause analysis, collaborate across engineering teams, and coordinate with external vendors during critical system events.

Infrastructure Optimization: Identify, install, and configure database software and hardware requirements to build highly stable, modern, and high-performing database systems.

Performance Tuning & Monitoring: Lead efforts to design and improve automated monitoring for database health and availability. Analyze performance metrics to recommend and execute tuning strategies across database configurations, storage, and application SQL queries.

Disaster Recovery & Data Protection: Oversee routine backup audits, conduct regular test restores to validate data integrity, and actively participate in scheduled Disaster Recovery exercises.

Strategic Standards & Collaboration: Enforce database engineering standards and partner with Development Squads and software vendors to design, review, and deploy database schema changes.

Operational & Project Support: Deliver Level 2 escalation support for day-to-day operations and project execution, participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support our continuous operations.

Please note: Due to Government of Canada regulatory requirements, this position requires the successful completion of a Government of Canada Reliability Status screening.

Must Have(s)

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on database management and administration experience.
• Database Expertise: Deep technical expertise in SQL Server, with additional working knowledge of Oracle and Postgres.
• Scale & Volume: Proven experience supporting real-time applications and large-scale, multi-terabyte (TB) databases.
• High Availability & DR: Strong hands-on experience with database data protection, Disaster Recovery design, high-availability setups, and Oracle RAC administration.
• Automation & Scripting: Strong programmatic mindset with excellent scripting skills (e.g., Powershell, Python, Perl) to automate deployments and support a "DB as Code" infrastructure model.
• Infrastructure & Cloud: Practical knowledge of Windows, Linux, Virtualization, and Cloud technologies.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a collaborative team spirit and a big-picture delivery mindset.

Nice to Have(s)

• Prior experience in the Financial Capital Markets industry.
• Experience executing complex data migrations between differing platforms or dissimilar environments.

Salary Range:

$110K/year - $120K/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

In the market for…

Excitement

Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection

With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact

More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness

From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger "we". Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth

From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.