Senior Database Administrator

Vancouver, BC • Direct Hire • February 05, 2025 • 76717

Base Salary Range: $90000 - $130000

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (Infrastructure and Platform)
Job ID: 76717
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia



Overview:
Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced relational database administrator to join their Infrastructure and Platform team to play a key role in managing our diverse database infrastructure. 
As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of their SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB database systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of our database infrastructure.



What you will be doing:

  • Design, implement, and maintain database systems including SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB running on Windows and Linux infrastructure

  • Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related components

  • Automate database configuration, maintenance tasks, and monitoring using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools

  • Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and scalability

  • Support client database functions, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) services

  • Provide management reports, customer reports, and data extracts

  • Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.

  • Develop and maintain database security protocols, ensuring data privacy and integrity.

  • Provide support and guidance to developers and other team members regarding database-related topics.

  • Participate in capacity planning and performance-tuning activities.

  • Stay updated with emerging database technologies and best practices, recommending improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency.


What you must have:

  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator, managing any of the following databases: SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB

  • Strong understanding of database concepts, principles, and best practices

  • Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries

  • Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques

  • Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures, replication, and high-availability strategies

  • Solid understanding of database security and access control

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively within a team environment

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, PostgreSQL Certified Engineer) are a plus



Salary/Rate Range: $90,000—$130,000 CAD


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at 
www.teemagroup.com

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