Sr. Database Engineer

S&P Global; Regina; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sr. Database Engineer to join their dynamic Data Services Engineering team. This role involves managing multi-terabyte database systems, automating tasks for efficiency, and troubleshooting performance issues. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with MS SQL Server and a strong foundation in database administration. You'll contribute to innovative cloud solutions and operational stability while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about data technologies and eager to make an impact in a supportive and flexible work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Financial Benefits

Family Perks

Additional Perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in database administration and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server and familiarity with AWS.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage multi-terabyte database systems.
• Automate tasks to improve efficiency and infrastructure quality.

Skills

MS SQL Server

Database Administration

Performance Tuning

AWS

PowerShell

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

NoSQL

SOLR

Vertica

PostgreSQL

Job description

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About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

The Team

Data Services Engineering is a team in the CESS (Cloud Engineering & Shared Services) in the Market Intelligence division of S&P Global. The team provides engineering, enablement, and operational support across data technologies, focusing on operational stability, data health, performance, security, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

Responsibilities And Impact

• Support, administer, manage, and tune multi-terabyte database systems.
• Investigate and resolve data replication latency issues.
• Automate tasks to improve efficiency and infrastructure quality.
• Manage database/software releases across environments as part of SDLC.
• Deploy and maintain database instances, including upgrades, patches, migrations.
• Solve non-routine problems using cost/benefit analysis.
• Troubleshoot database performance issues.
• Coordinate with IT Server Management and other groups for issue resolution.
• Participate in projects with Operations, Development, and QA teams.
• Review and improve current processes and tools.
• Contribute to support resources such as run books and monitoring tools.
• Support database backups and refreshes in non-production environments.
• Participate in weekly Tier-3 support on-call rotation.
• Support cloud, virtualized, and on-premise database infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of database administration, support, and performance tuning experience.
• Extensive experience with MS SQL Server.
• Some familiarity with AWS.
• Proficiency in database support, administration, performance tuning, and monitoring.
• Experience with Transactional Replication and Log Shipping.
• Basic knowledge of PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NoSQL, SOLR, Vertica, PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of Database Mirroring, Availability Groups, Windows Clustering.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Ability to troubleshoot client libraries, OS, network, and storage issues.
• Experience in start-up, Agile, or DevOps environments.
• ITIL V3 Foundation Certification.

Other Details

This role is limited to individuals with indefinite right to work in Canada.

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About S&P Global Market Intelligence

We deliver deep insights and data solutions to help clients make confident decisions. Visit our website for more information.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Flexible Downtime
• Continuous Learning
• Financial Benefits
• Family Perks
• Additional Perks

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Job Details

Job ID: 313395

Posted On: 2025-04-30

Location: Virtual, Alberta, Canada