Sr Platform RUN Database Engineer

Randstad Digital; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model in Ottawa

Job summary

Randstad Digital seeks a Database Platform Engineer in Ottawa to maintain and optimize cloud databases, focusing on performance, reliability, and security across core platforms.

You will own day-to-day database administration, working with SQL Server, AWS Aurora, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, and more, implementing replication, automating with shell scripts, and collaborating with infrastructure and development teams in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on AWS experience with Kubernetes and SRE practices.
• Advanced SQL skills and database development experience.
• Oracle data model optimization with experience in another major DB.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate or similar data replication tools.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix, shell scripting, and core networking.
• Bachelor's degree in software eng, CS, or related field.
• Fluent English (verbal and written) for multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Expand supported databases including SQL Server, AWS Aurora, MySQL, DB2 and Oracle.
• Design and develop database infrastructures for high availability and scalability.
• Lead cross-database integration platforms and migration strategies.
• Use real-time data replication to ensure data flow and redundancy.
• Automate database operations with Linux/Unix, scripting, and networking.
• Propose technical optimizations and solve complex problems.
• Deliver comprehensive technical documentation and ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and development project teams.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

SRE

SQL

Oracle

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Networking

Oracle GoldenGate

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oracle GoldenGate

Job description

Our client is a global leader in healthcare technology, providing mission-critical software solutions that help medical organizations operate securely and efficiently. Their platforms are trusted worldwide by hospitals, laboratories, and public health agencies to improve patient outcomes and support life-saving community initiatives.

Role Overview

In this role, you will be pivotal in maintaining operational excellence, performance, and stability across core cloud and application platform databases. Reporting directly to the Platform Engineering or Platform Operations Team Lead, you will take ownership of day-to-day database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and support across critical software solutions.

Main Responsibilities

• Database Expansion & Selection: Proactively operate as part of a team expanding the scope of supported databases (including SQL Server, AWS Aurora, MySQL, DB/2, and Oracle). Participate in the selection, prototyping, and testing of new database technologies.
• Architecture & Development: Participate in the design and development of new database infrastructures, ensuring data model optimization, high availability, and scalability.
• Cross-Database Solutions: Lead the implementation and management of cross-database integration platforms and migration strategies.
• Data Replication: Utilize real-time data replication frameworks to ensure seamless data flow and redundancy.
• Systems Operations & Scripting: Leverage Linux/Unix administration, core networking concepts, and shell scripting to automate database operations and maintain a stable environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend technical optimizations, resolve complex problems using sound judgment, and adapt dynamically to evolving business goals.
• Documentation & Delivery: Ensure the quality and on-time delivery of database activities and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues within the immediate team and the broader infrastructure and development project teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Cloud Infrastructure: 5 plus years of hands‑on experience in AWS (Must-have), with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes and SRE methodologies.
• Database & Query Languages: Extensive experience in database-related software development with advanced hands-on skills in SQL.
• Oracle Expertise: Proven track record in Oracle data model optimization, paired with deep experience in at least one other major database engine.
• Replication Tools: Hands‑on experience working with Oracle GoldenGate or similar enterprise data replication solutions for at least one database.
• Systems Engineering: Strong background navigating Linux/Unix operating systems, writing shell scripts, and applying core networking concepts.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Highly analytical mindset, capable of seeing both the granular details and the big picture.
• Exceptional innovation, flexibility, and adaptability to respond well to management requests and changing business goals.
• Complete fluency in English (verbal and written) for effective communication across multi-disciplinary teams.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regular requirements to talk, listen, and use hands/fingers to handle tools or controls.
• Occasional requirements to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of objects up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Target Salary: $120,000 – $145,000 Base Salary per year (commensurate with experience).
• Work Model: Hybrid within Ottawa (3 days onsite)

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