Database Administrator – GCP, Azure - Old Toronto, Canada - Finance Professionals Inc.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)

Duration:12 months

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Database Administrator - GCP, Azure toassist in the team effort to maximize the availability, security, and performance of the databases.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

• Configuration planning & deploying MSSQL servers on public cloud and on-premise servers.
  
• Performance tunning, capacity planning and monitoring.
  
• Database maintenance/housekeeping including database rebuilds/re-indexing/expansion and archiving.
  
• Troubleshoot MSSQL server problems and assist in the resolution of application problems.
  
• MSSQL Server Software currency resolution including Patching/Upgrades/Migrations.
  
• Assist in database code promotions & data fixes following internal change control process.
  
• Disaster Recovery/High Availability (DR/HA) support with backup, recovery and failover/failback of local and remote replicated databases.
  
• Provide DBA support to development/implementation projects as assigned, doing installations, database loading, migrations, testing, and go live support etc.
  
• Follow Database best practices, security and change control process of the bank.
  

Must-Have Skills:

• 8 to 10+ years of progressive technical working experience as a Database Administrator.
  
• 5+ years of experience with Public Cloud including GCP Cloud SQL (MSSQL) and Azure MI/DBaaS/IaaS database administration.
  
• Hands on experience with MSSQL Services (SSRS/SSAS/SSIS/PolyBase, R Service, Power BI etc.) and MSSQL Instance/Database Installation/Configuration/Hardening.
  
• Hands on experience with MSSQL Servers 2022/2019/2017, Database Security, HA/DR, Performance & Tuning, Database Backup, and prior versions DB Administration.
  
• Hands on experience with Scripting and Automation with PowerShell, C#, VB Scripts, SSIS, TSQL etc.
  

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Microsoft and/or Google Data Platform certification.
  
• Windows Servers 2019/2016 and prior versions.
  
• AD, Firewall IP/Port, domain trust/authentication methods related to MSSQL/Windows database connectivity.
  
• Application side tuning vs. server-side tuning.
  
• Setup MSSQL Always-On, Availability groups & Database Replication.
  
• Logical & Physical Backup/Recovery/Compression techniques.
  

Soft Skills Required:

• Good analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting and automation skills.
  
• Quick learner, with good communication (verbal/written) skills to be collaborate with other technical teams and business stakeholders. This includes attending meetings and sharing technical documentations.
  

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline.
  

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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