Maarut

RQ10554 - Database Administrator - Senior

Maarut Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Software Development · 11-50 employees

20 h ago
dba Principal (10+ yrs) Contractor Canada
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About the role

The Database Administrator is responsible for physical database design, installation, migration, and ongoing maintenance of the DBMS. They will also perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and ensure robust backup and recovery strategies are in place.

What they look for

Database administration PL/SQL ETL procedures Performance tuning Capacity planning Oracle SQL Server Azure OCI RAC Golden Gate Data Guard TOAD OEM DB Artisan Database design

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in database administration and at least 5 years of strong proficiency in PL/SQL and ETL procedures. Hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and cloud platforms like Azure or OCI is required.

Full description

Responsibilities:

  • Creating physical database designs and operates and

administers the database management system (DBMS) including database optimization, capacity planning, installation and migration, database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery

General Skills:

  • 10 + years experience in
  • one or more operating systems
  • one or more database technologies
  • In the use of information retrieval packages and proficiency

with query languages

  • In monitoring and enforcing database rules
  • Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration and capacity

planning Management procedures

  • Experience in Cloud migration
  • Experience with one or more communications protocols
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making

skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills

  • A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience

with distributed data systems

  • Experience

with middleware technologies such Web logic, OEM middleware, etc.

  • Experience

with researching and implementing cyber security vulnerability remediations

  • Awareness

of emerging IT trends and directions

  • Knowledge

and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices

  • Experience

in Database Administration, Maintenance and Optimization and vendor support services.

  • Experience

and expert knowledge in technology and/or application required including installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrade (technology stack) and cloning

  • Additional

Skills for Case Management and ERP Experience in designing/developing an automated data distribution mechanism

  • Knowledge

and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.

  • Experience

in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)

  • Knowledge

and understanding of Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice

  • Experience

in impact analysis, implementation planning and implementation of technology or suite specific patches, maintenance packs and releases, and technology stack patch sets and releases

  • Experience

in technical design, planning and implementation of specific technology or suite

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

  • 10+

years of proven experience in database administration, including database design, implementation, maintenance and support

  • 5+

years of experience in PL/SQL, creating data ETL procedures (very strong) and packages, and query optimization techniques

  • Hands-on

experience with DBMS operations such as installation, configuration, migration, and upgrades

  • Strong

knowledge of performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning

  • Experience

with one Oracle and SQL Server

  • Experience

working with On-Prem and Cloud Technologies such as Azure and OCI Platforms.

  • Experience

with RAC, Golden Gate, Data Guard Technologies.

  • Experience

with information retrieval tools and query languages such as TOAD, OEM and DB Artisan

Skill Set Requirements:

Database Administration Expertise:

  • 10+

years proven experience in database administration, including database design, implementation, maintenance and support

  • Hands-on

experience with DBMS operations such as installation, configuration, migration, and upgrades

  • Experience

with RAC, Golden Gate, Data Guard Technologies.

  • Experience

with performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning

  • Experience

with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

  • Experience

monitoring and enforcing database rules, policies, and standards

  • Knowledge

of Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management processes (e.g., ITIL practices)

  • Experience

with database security, access control, and data integrity management

  • Basic

understanding of communication protocols and networking concepts relevant to databases

  • Ability

to support database connectivity and integration across systems

Technical Proficiency:

  • Experience

with one or more database technologies (e.g., Oracle 12c and above, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) in large multi-tenant environments

  • Proficiency

in PL/SQL, creating data ETL procedures and Packages, and query optimization techniques

  • Experience

working with On-Prem and Cloud Technologies such as Azure and OCI Platforms.

  • Experience

working with multiple operating system such as Linux, Unix, and Windows

  • Working

knowledge of one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell)

  • Experience

with information retrieval tools and query languages such as TOAD, OEM and DB Artisan

  • Experience

coordinating implementation of technically advanced complex systems resources to lower non-production environment

Soft Skills:

  • Strong

ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and optimize system performance

  • Ability

to document processes, designs, and operational procedures clearly

  • Experience

in providing complex/specialized systems analysis and design for success

  • Communicates

effectively to drive technical outcomes with technical staff/teammates

  • Demonstrated

critical thinking and decision-making capabilities

  • Excellent

verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

  • Strong

interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset

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