Database Administrator

hireVouch • $80K — $110K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Proven success as a database administrator for large-scale databases
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Post-secondary education in Computer Science or similar field
  • Expertise in database schema and infrastructure
  • Advanced SQL skills with knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Azure data services

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, optimize, and resolve database reliability and performance issues
  • Collaborate with the Infrastructure team for server and storage management
  • Work with Product Development on database enhancements and resolutions
  • Identify and advocate for improvements in database deployment and maintenance
  • Communicate technical changes and their business impacts effectively
  • Contribute to SQL coding standards and conduct code reviews
  • Create and maintain technical documentation

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working policy with 2-3 office days per week
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • 25 days annual leave plus wellness days
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Generous employer RRSP contribution
  • Annual personal development allowance
  • Convenient office location near Union Station
Full Job Description
About The Role

We are seeking an experienced database administrator to join the team that operates the SaaS platform.
You will be responsible for the reliability and performance of the databases and data processes that deliver service to our clients. You will deploy, monitor, optimize and troubleshoot issues with code and infrastructure related to our large-scale databases and data processes. As a member of the Platform Operations team, you will collaborate with colleagues in Infrastructure, Product Development, Analytics and other teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Monitor, optimize, and resolve issues related to the reliability, performance, and security of large-scale databases and complex data processes
• Partner with Infrastructure team in monitoring, provisioning and right-sizing of servers and storage
• Collaborate with Product Development team on enhancements and resolving nonfunctional issues: provide insights from UAT and Production environments; share expertise in optimizing SQL and physical aspects of databases
• Proactively identify and advocate for improvements to technology and methods used to deploy, configure, and maintain databases and data processes
• Effectively communicate business benefits, costs, and implications of proposed
changes to non-technical and more senior colleagues
• Contribute to SQL coding standards and conduct code reviews
• Create and maintain technical documentation

Knowledge and Skills
• Expertise in physical schema and infrastructure for databases and data processing: compute and storage for IaaS and PaaS resources in Azure; partitioning and indexing of data
• Advanced SQL coding and applied knowledge of relational database engines, including Microsoft SQL Server and Azure data services
• Experienced in database maintenance, performance monitoring, and debugging
• Apply DevOps practices to automate deployment of databases and ETL/ELT components
• Knowledge of data warehousing is desirable
• Objectively assess potential solutions by balancing business value and technical complexity
• Highly organized and able to balance parallel tasks
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues that span a broad range of roles
• Effectively communicate complex topics to technical and non-technical
colleagues

Qualifications
• Proven success as database administrator/engineer for large-scale databases and complex data processes
• 5+ years of professional experience in applicable roles
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or a similar discipline

What We Can Offer
• A competitive base salary and variable annual bonus.
• A flexible hybrid working policy. Most people come into the office 2-3
days/week.
• A healthy work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 4 wellness days and public holidays
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Generous employer RRSP contribution
• An annual personal development allowance
• An office walking distance to Union Station

About hireVouch

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hireVouch is a hub for those who are driven to innovate. The company offers a platform where creativity meets technology, creating solutions that redefine industries. Professionals at hireVouch lead the charge in deploying groundbreaking strategies that set new standards in the market.

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The trajectory of a career at hireVouch is filled with endless possibilities. The company supports its team members with robust training programs, access to cutting-edge tools, and opportunities for upward mobility. From mastering technical skills to enhancing leadership capabilities, hireVouch is committed to helping individuals achieve their professional goals.

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Embracing diversity, hireVouch implements comprehensive diversity training programs that enrich the company’s inclusive culture. This approach not only enhances team dynamics but also contributes to a broader perspective in decision-making and innovation.

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