Element Fleet Management

Cloud Database Administrator

Element Fleet Management$99K — $136K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5–8 years of Database Administrator or Database Engineer experience in production environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, ideally in cloud or managed database platforms.
  • Experience with Amazon RDS for SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL.
  • Hands-on experience administering Snowflake, with focus on performance monitoring and access management.
  • Experience working with vendors or managed services for database operations.

Responsibilities

  • Own daily administration of Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS.
  • Administer and support Snowflake environments, focusing on performance and cost governance.
  • Act as technical point of contact for cloud database operations, liaising with service providers and internal teams.
  • Plan and manage database lifecycle activities including version upgrades and capacity planning.
  • Establish operational standards and documentation, while identifying risks and opportunities for improvements.

Benefits

  • Culture of innovation and empowerment with decision-making accountability.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for you and your family.
  • Paid time-off programs including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Full Job Description

About the Role

We’re looking for a collaborative and technically strong professional to join our team as Cloud Database Administrator (AWS RDS, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake). In this role, you will support the ongoing operation and migration of Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases as they transition from on-premises environments to AWS EC2 and Amazon RDS. You will own the operational health, performance, security, and cost efficiency of enterprise database platforms. The expected result is stable, well-governed Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS, along with reliable Snowflake data platform operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Own day-to-day administration and operational health of Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases running on Amazon RDS, including monitoring, performance tuning, backup and restore validation, patching coordination, and incident response.
  • Administer and support Snowflake environments, including performance monitoring, workload management, role and access control, data usage governance, and cost awareness.
  • Serve on the internal database team for cloud platforms, acting as technical point of contact for managed service providers, professional services, and internal application teams.
  • Plan and execute database lifecycle activities such as minor and major version upgrades, parameter group changes, storage scaling, and capacity planning for RDS and Snowflake platforms.
  • Establish and maintain operational standards, documentation, and runbooks; proactively identify risks, optimization opportunities, and improvements to database reliability, security, and cost efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5–8 years of experience in a Database Administrator or Database Engineer role supporting production environments.
  • Hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, with at least part of that experience in cloud or managed database platforms.
  • Experience supporting Amazon RDS for SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL.
  • Hands-on experience administering Snowflake, including performance monitoring and access management.
  • Experience operating databases in partnership with vendors, managed services, or professional services teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience transitioning responsibilities from outsourced DBAs to internal teams.
  • AWS certifications (Associate level or higher).
  • Snowflake certification or formal Snowflake training.
  • Experience supporting hybrid environments during cloud transitions.

Location: Toronto

The hiring base salary range for this position is $99,200 - $136,400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

About Element Fleet Management

Element Fleet Management is a global provider of fleet management services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Element Fleet Management's services include vehicle acquisition and financing, maintenance and repair, fuel management, and driver safety programs. The company serves a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, healthcare, and government. Element Fleet Management aims to help its clients reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve safety and sustainability.
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