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:
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Design, implement, and maintain database systems including SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB running on Windows and Linux infrastructure
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Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related components
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Automate database configuration, maintenance tasks, and monitoring using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools
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Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and scalability
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Support client database functions, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) services
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Provide management reports, customer reports, and data extracts
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Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
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Develop and maintain database security protocols, ensuring data privacy and integrity.
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Provide support and guidance to developers and other team members regarding database-related topics.
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Participate in capacity planning and performance-tuning activities.
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Stay updated with emerging database technologies and best practices, recommending improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency.
What you must have:
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Proven experience as a Database Administrator, managing any of the following databases: SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB
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Strong understanding of database concepts, principles, and best practices
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Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries
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Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques
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Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures, replication, and high-availability strategies
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Solid understanding of database security and access control
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Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Strong communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively within a team environment
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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