The Junior Database Administrator will be a skilled individual who will continue to develop and support RedHat, CentOS, Tomcat Java server infrastructure, MySQL databases and Amazon cloud infrastructure across the Pala web and mobile gaming platforms.
Position Summary - Junior Database Administrator
We are seeking a motivated Junior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Infrastructure & Operations team. This role supports MySQL databases, Linux servers, and AWS infrastructure for high-volume gaming platforms while working alongside senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with administration and maintenance of MySQL databases.
- Monitor database health, performance, and availability.
- Perform backups, restores, and disaster recovery tasks.
- Support MySQL replication and database patching.
- Troubleshoot database performance issues.
- Collaborate with Development, QA, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Security teams.
- Participate in production support and on-call rotation after training.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 2 to 4 years of database administration experience.
- Knowledge of MySQL and SQL.
- Basic Linux (Red Hat/CentOS) knowledge.
- Understanding of backup/recovery, networking fundamentals, and troubleshooting.
Technical Skills
- MySQL, SQL
- Linux (Red Hat, CentOS)
- AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch)
- Apache, NGINX
- Bash/Shell scripting
- Database security and PCI DSS concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- MySQL replication
- VMware
- Tomcat
- Git
- Docker
- Puppet/Chef/Ansible
- DNS, SSL, LDAP, VPN
Soft Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Collaborative team player
- Adaptable and eager to learn
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 95K - 105K
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work location: Hybrid Remote - 3 days per week in North York, ON M2J 5B5
Required Qualifications:
This is not a remote position. Are you comfortable working on a hybrid basis at the office 3 days per week?
