Database Administrator

Job Title: DBA Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid Job Type: Full-Time Permanent The DBA will support enterprise migration projects involving the migration of databases from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure. The role is responsible for database assessment, migration planning, execution, validation, performance optimization, and post-migration support. Key Responsibilities • Assess source databases and identify migration readiness gaps. • Plan and execute SQL Server migrations to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. • Perform schema, data, and application compatibility assessments. • Use Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) and related migration tools. • Implement backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. • Monitor and tune database performance during and after migration. • Develop migration runbooks, rollback plans, and validation procedures. • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, networking, and security teams. • Ensure compliance with security, governance, and operational standards. • Support production cutovers and post-migration stabilization activities. Required Skills • Strong SQL Server DBA experience. • Experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and Azure Virtual Machines. • Knowledge of Always On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, backup and recovery. • Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization. • Hands-on experience with Azure Database Migration Service (DMS). • T-SQL, PowerShell, and automation scripting skills. • Knowledge of database security, encryption, and auditing. Qualifications • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. • 5+ years of database administration experience. • Experience in cloud migration or database modernization projects. Preferred Qualifications • Microsoft Azure certifications such as DP-300, AZ-104, or AZ-305. • Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL migrations. • Previous experience in large-scale enterprise transformation programs.

The DBA will lead the migration of on-premises databases to Microsoft Azure, including assessment, planning, and execution. They are also responsible for performance optimization, validation, and post-migration stabilization support.

Candidates must have over 5 years of database administration experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Proficiency in Azure SQL services and the Azure Database Migration Service is required.

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• SQL Server
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Database Migration Service
• T-SQL
• PowerShell
• Performance Tuning
• Always On Availability Groups
• Database Security
• Backup and Recovery
• Automation Scripting

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

26 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte