SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Accenture; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 39,950 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Database Administrator Specialist to join the Advanced Technology Centers in Canada. You will manage development and test databases, perform backup/recovery, and optimize performance across one or more teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with SQL Server, clustering, and on-call support. Office presence is required at least 3 days per week, with Montreal or Mississauga as preferred locations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years SQL Server DBA experience with large-scale production systems.
• Experience with MS SQL Server Administration on-premises.
• 2–3 years in SQL HA/Clustering, Availability Groups, Mirroring, Log Shipping.
• 2–3 years of SQL programming and performance tuning.
• T-SQL scripting and development of views/stored procedures/UDFs.
• Backup/recovery expertise and on-call support ability.
• Minimum 3 days per week in the office; Montreal or Mississauga preferred.
• Eligibility for Reliability Clearance and English communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and patch SQL Server in clustered environments.
• Backup and restore databases; ensure data integrity.
• Performance tuning and optimization of databases.
• Install DBMS and related tools; maintain OS knowledge.
• Provide input for procedures and documentation for issue resolution.
• Be available for on-call 24/7 support of databases.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Performance tuning

Backup/Recovery

DBMS installation

On-call support

Shell scripting (Windows)

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

MS SQL Server

SQL Server Clustering

Windows Shell Scripting

Job description

We are: The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) is the engine for reinvention in our clients’ transformation journey. Powered by more than 255,000* people across 24 countries, ATCs will provide our clients seamless access to industry insights and innovative technology solutions.

Stronger together! The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) make tremendous impact in solving our clients’ business problems leveraging Innovation, Intelligence, Industry insights, new IT and new technology skills. Now, with the global environment changing at a faster pace, our clients are facing unprecedented challenges and they need us more than ever before. As a Network, ATCs are positioned to unlock greater opportunities and exponential value for our clients.

The value for our clients and our people For our clients, the Network provides the strength of our geographic diversity, greater resilience, and seamless access to the deepest industry knowledge, the latest in Gen AI solutions, and tech expertise from around the world. For our people, it brings an opportunity to shape truly boundaryless career paths in a highly collaborative team of experts where they can learn from each other and solve the world’s most complex client challenges.

You are

An experienced Database Administrator Specialist

The Work

The Database Administrator (DBA) handles multifunctional database projects. You will administer development/ test databases. You will be primarily responsible for performing many related database functions across one or more teams. This may include: designing, implementing and maintaining new databases, backup/recovery and configuration management. You are able to install database management systems (DBMS); related software tools, and have working knowledge of operating systems. You should be also able to submit input for modification of procedures and documentation used for problem resolution and day-to-day maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration and patching of SQL server in clustered environments.
• Backup and restore of the databases.
• Performance tuning and optimization.
• Install database management systems (DBMS); related software tools, and has a working knowledge of operating systems.
• Should be able for on‑call 24/7 support of the databases.
• Able to submit input for modification of procedures and documentation used for problem resolution and day‑to‑day maintenance.

Here’s what you need

• Must have 2 to 3 years overall SQL Server DBA experience supporting large-scale production systems, or equivalent.
• experience with MS SQL Server Administration for on‑premise
• Atleast 2+ years SQL HA Clustering, Availability Groups, Mirroring, Log Shipping
• 2-3 years of experience with SQL programming and performance tuning
• Experience in writing T‑SQL scripts and development of views, stored procedures, UDFs.
• 2-3 years of experience in Backup/Recovery
• 2-3 years of experience with shell scripting (Windows)
• Good experience building new system environments
• This role will require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. Preferred location: as in the Local ATC office location: Montreal or Mississauga
• Must have eligibility for Reliability Clearance.
• English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English‑speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.

Bonus Points if

• Relevant DB certification
• Cloud experience (AWS, Oracle, Azure, Google)
• Experience with other DB platforms including open source and No‑SQL DB (Oracle, SQL, DB2, Sybase, MYSQL, Postgres, MongoDB, etc.)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full‑time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.

It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $29.01 to $53.05