Sr Database Administrator

Graebel Companies, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in talent mobility is seeking a Senior Database Administrator, primarily focusing on SQL Server and cloud-based solutions. This role involves operational management of database systems, high availability, and disaster recovery planning. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience and a degree in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 CAD and the opportunity to work remotely in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud-based data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage SQL Server and other database platforms.
• Monitor and maintain database systems for performance.
• Drive initiatives for cloud modernization and scalability.
• Provide database support to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong experience with SQL Server

Hands-on expertise in replication, mirroring

Proficiency in disaster recovery planning

Deep knowledge of database design

Familiarity with cloud storage solutions

Solid understanding of performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

AWS RDS

Azure Database

Job description

Overview

This role can be based remotely in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada.

Are you ready to open a world of opportunity in talent mobility? Our clients include some of the largest and most recognized brands in the world. They’re innovators and leaders in their industries, making life-enhancing breakthroughs every day. We help them tap into those opportunities by placing their exceptional people where they need to be, anywhere in the world. When it comes to service, we set the bar for exceptional … and then we raise it with fresh ideas, leading tools and innovative approaches, and it’s all grounded in our values of truth, love, and integrity. We call it People-first Mobility. We’re looking for exceptional people who share those values along with our passion for delivering the highest levels of service. If that sounds like you, and if you’re ready for a new career opportunity, we’d like to hear from you! Here’s to the world ahead.

The Senior Database Administrator role will be responsible for the operational management of database systems, with a strong focus on SQL Server. This role will be responsible for delivering secure, high-performing, and highly available database environments, both legacy SQL server and cloud database services. The individual will guide modernization initiatives, cloud migrations, disaster recovery design, and ongoing database performance optimization. The individual must be able to balance competing priorities, including project deadlines and incident response. This is a hands-on technical role, ensuring the effective support of enterprise systems and cross-functional collaboration with AppDev, Security, and Data teams.

We are committed to fair and transparent compensation. The salary range for this role is based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications and is $110,000 to $140,000 CAD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Database Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server and other database platforms.
• Proactively monitor and maintain database systems for availability and performance.
• Monitor replication, scheduled jobs, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure environment reliability via regular database maintenance, patching, and upgrades.
• Forecast and plan system capacity to meet evolving demands and provisioning for system growth and performance
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the department.
• Oversee successful third-party database deployments.
• Utilize Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage and deliver projects efficiently.
• Ensure proper data protection strategies through backup and recovery solutions
• Analyze and optimize the performance of views, stored procedures, and queries.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate operational tasks and enhance system health.
• Plan and execute database migrations to enhance performance and scalability.

Strategic Oversight and Architecture

• Drive initiatives for cloud modernization and scalability, using tools such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database.
• Plan and support database security in alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Design and implement disaster recovery (DR), backup, and restore strategies in cloud and hybrid environments, with understanding of RTO/RPO concepts.

Support and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide database support to Application Development, Data Services, and Infrastructure teams.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests (e.g., audit trails, custom reports).
• Excellent problem-solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and competing demands.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align database management with broader business objectives.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with SQL Server, AWS RDS, Azure database.
• Hands-on expertise in replication, mirroring, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Proficiency in disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and high availability setup.
• Deep knowledge of database design and architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud storage solutions (e.g., AWS S3, Glacier, EFS, EBS).
• Solid understanding of performance tuning, indexing, and scripting.
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (preferably SQL Server).
• 3+ years of experience with cloud-based data solutions in production (preferably multi-cloud environments).

As a testament to our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and in alignment with our commitment to fair and transparent compensation, our salary bands are transparent both internally and as a part of our external recruitment process. The targets for this role are dependent on market/ geographic location and range from $110,000 to $140,000 CAD.