SQL Database Administrator #90145

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software firm is seeking a SQL Database Administrator with 5-7 years of experience for a hybrid role. The position involves managing production incidents, optimizing database performance, and supporting Oracle builds. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment with growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of SQL DBA experience required.
• Experience with MS SQL and PostgreSQL, performance tuning, and cloud migration is essential.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical resolutions for production incidents.
• Analyze incidents for service improvements.
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases.

Skills

SQL DBA experience

Performance tuning

Cloud migration experience

Communication

Critical thinking

Tools

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

SQL Database Administrator

Request Details

• Request ID: 90145-1
• Start/End Dates: 6/30/2025 - 12/29/2025
• Work Location: 81 Bay 16th Floor
• Job Title: IT - Database Administrator - Expert

Position Overview

• Title: SR. SQL DBA
• Line of Business: Capital Market, PBBT, and Retail Banking
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months with potential extension or conversion to FTE depending on budget and performance
• Work Location: 81 Bay 16th Floor, Hybrid (in office every Tuesday)
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with some flexibility; overtime and weekend on-call may be required
• Reason for Opening: Backfill for a contractor who left for personal reasons

Project and Team Information

The contractor will support Oracle build, migration, performance tuning, and incident resolution. The team consists of 20 DBAs, divided into two sub-teams supporting various business lines, performing complex troubleshooting, code deployment, and BAU activities.

Employee Value Proposition

Join a close-knit, technically strong team that values teamwork, trust, and accountability. The role offers significant learning opportunities, mentorship, and career growth potential, with a high likelihood of conversion to full-time employment.

Collaborations

Work with Solution Design, DB Engineering, Information Security teams, and external vendors.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead technical resolutions for production incidents
• Communicate complex technical issues to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with standards and security policies
• Analyze incidents for service improvements
• Participate in on-call support, incident management, scheduled disaster recovery, and post-mortems

Technical Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases
• Optimize database performance
• Implement security best practices and native security features
• Develop high availability and disaster recovery strategies
• Automate monitoring and maintenance tasks

Must-Have Skills

• 5-7 years of SQL DBA experience
• MS SQL and PostgreSQL experience
• Database setup, installation, and configuration
• Performance tuning, query optimization, troubleshooting
• Cloud migration experience
• Knowledge of backup, restore, and recovery processes

Nice-to-Have Skills

• ServiceNow ticketing
• SolarWinds Performance Tool
• Azure Certification
• Financial Industry experience

Soft Skills

• Critical thinking, problem solving, communication
• Collaborative team player
• Results-oriented with good customer service
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Integrity

Application deadline: June 19th at 3 pm.