Senior Database Administrator

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for a SQL DBA

Pay Rate Range: $48-60

Job Description

This is a 6 month contract located in Toronto, ON/ (fully remote, may change in future).

Candidate Requirements/Must-Have skills:

1. 8-10+ years of progressive technical working experience as a Database Administrator.

2. 5+ years of experience with Public Cloud including GCP Cloud SQL (MSSQL) and Azure MI/DBaaS/IaaS database administration.

3. Hands on experience with MSSQL Services (SSRS/SSAS/SSIS/PolyBase, R Service, Power BI etc.) and MSSQL Instance/Database Installation/Configuration/Hardening.

4. Hands on experience with MSSQL Servers 2022/2019/2017, Database Security, HA/DR, Performance & Tuning, Database Backup, and prior versions DB Administration.

5. Hands on experience with Scripting and Automation with Power Shell, 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:

• You have good analytical, problem solving, trouble shooting and automation skills.

• You are a 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

TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.