Is Database Administrator - Victoria, Canada - StarFish Medical

StarFish Medical

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

By joining the StarFish team, you will make a difference in the lives of millions worldwide. We are a product development and low-volume contract manufacturing consultancy focused on medical devices and laboratory test equipment.

Many of the devices we consult on and manufacture are complex electromechanical systems, requiring our engineers and designers to work closely together to develop these systems.

Working at StarFish Medical ensures you will be part of an award-winning, multi-disciplinary development team that delivers elegant solutions, exceptional customer service, and final products that enable our customers' commercial success.

If you are looking for a workplace where you can be heard, make a difference, and be recognized as a difference maker, then StarFish Medical is the place for you.

Suppose you could picture yourself supporting very talented and brilliant people in a fast-paced work environment to create ground-breaking medical devices for our numerous clients.

In that case, this exciting opportunity for an
_IS Database Administrator_ with the IS/IT team may be for you.

Salary & Benefits
The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Locations
Victoria, BC or Toronto, Ontario Offices.

Base salary range is between
$85,400 - $122,200 CAD. Annual variable compensation tied to goal completion targets 3-8% of the base salary. Employees are also eligible.

Benefits of working at StarFish Medical
An exciting career working with a genuinely talented and ambitious team, combined with:

The opportunity to work on ground-breaking technology.
Awardwinning culture with deeprooted Guiding Principles.
Profitsharing program.
Excellent companypaid benefits package.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Monthly Allhands meetings.
Active social committee.
50% BC Transit / TTC costsharing in Toronto.
Both locations offer shower facilities for midday runs or biking to work; Victoria offers Galloping Goose access close by, while Toronto offers a Bike Share station within a 5minute walk to the Office.
Both locations offer free parking onsite or around the premises.

What You'll Be Doing

Work professionally with internal and external clients to support product delivery that meets their business and regulatory objectives.
Analyze current business processes and make recommendations for improvement based on industry trends and professional business knowledge.
Manage the business impact of systems changes, including developing and presenting user implementation training and educational materials and leading client meetings to resolve problems related to process changes and linkages.
Design, implement, and maintain database systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.
Ensure data integrity and reliability by monitoring database systems, performing regular backups, and implementing disaster recovery plans.
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data anomalies.
Optimize database performance by performing tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
Maintain documentation of database systems, including installation procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
Implement and enforce data security and privacy measures, including access controls and encryption.
Perform regular data maintenance tasks, such as archival, purging, and migration.
Stay updated with database technology advancements and best practices to recommend and implement improvements.

What You Bring To The Team

The StarFish team is talented, innovative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices for our clients to improve people's lives.

We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we constantly have breakthroughs on the most complex devices.

You are suited to our approach and possess these attributes:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline (with preference to Electrical or Electronics) or equivalent education gained through work experience.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
Proficiency in database management systems, such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Strong knowledge of database administration tools and techniques, such as backup and recovery, replication, and clustering.
Familiarity with database programming languages, such as SQL, PL/SQL, or T-SQL.
Understanding of database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
Experience with database security principles and practices.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server) are a plus.

Require Abilities