Database Administrator, Senior

ROLE OVERVIEW

Drive innovation in cybersecurity, software development, and big data technology as part of our award-winning IT team. You can play a critical role as part of a global agile team for Bell Canada, Canada’s largest telco, media, and tech company.

We know our success is fueled by our people, so we empower our Qmunity and provide a workplace where you can flourish and grow. We offer premium benefits, including:

• Home-based setup
• Miscellaneous allowances, performance-based bonus, and yearly increase
• HMO from day 1 for you + 2 free dependents
• 6 months paid maternity; 15 days paternity leave
• Company-sponsored training and upskilling, and career growth opportunities!

• Ensure the smooth implementation and maintenance of database systems
• Provide production support for 24/7 environments
• Monitor and analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and scalability of database systems
• Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and industry standards
• Document and maintain technical documentation related to the work done
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and design scalable cloud database architectures
• Develop and implement database management strategies, including data governance and data security measures
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud computing, data management, and database technologies, and recommend improvements to existing systems
• Participate in capacity planning exercises and ensure efficient resource utilization

COMPETENCIES

• At least 5 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Python, and Shell Programming
• At least 5 years of experience in working with complex database architectures
• At least 5 years of experience using database backup, monitoring and performance tools including Oracle OMS
• At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing database architectures
• At least 5 years of experience in data security including Oracle TDE

• Familiarity with Ansible Automation
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Certifications in any of: Oracle, Microsoft, Google, AWS relevant to this position
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols
• Experience in DevOps practices and methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields

• Work from Home Setup
• Amenable to be assigned on a rotating schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and/or 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM PHT)