DBA Pipeline

Adastra is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to manage optimize and support enterprise database environments across development staging and production systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for database performance availability security backup and recovery processes and operational support. This role requires strong troubleshooting abilities a proactive approach to database management and experience supporting mission-critical systems in fast-paced environments.

Primary Location: Toronto ON

Work Model: Hybrid 2-Days Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time or Contractor

Vacancy Status: New

Compensation Range: $70000 - $85000 CAD

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install configure administer and maintain database environments across development staging and production
• Monitor database health and performance proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks through optimization of queries indexes and configurations
• Design implement and regularly test backup recovery and disaster recovery strategies
• Manage database security including user access permissions encryption and compliance with data protection standards
• Plan and execute database upgrades patching and migrations while minimizing business disruption
• Implement and maintain high availability and failover solutions including clustering replication mirroring and log shipping
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures
• Perform capacity planning and forecasting to support future storage performance and scalability requirements
• Partner with development teams on schema design data modeling and query optimization best practices
• Automate routine database administration tasks including backups health monitoring and maintenance activities
• Maintain database architecture documentation configurations and operational procedures
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing on database administration best practices
• Participate in on-call support for critical production systems as required

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator supporting enterprise production environments
• Strong experience administering relational database platforms such as SQL Server Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL or similar technologies
• Expertise in database performance tuning query optimization indexing strategies and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with backup recovery high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience managing database security access controls encryption and compliance requirements
• Experience planning and executing database upgrades migrations and patching activities
• Strong understanding of database architecture schema design and data modeling principles
• Experience with scripting and automation for database administration functions
• Knowledge of monitoring capacity planning and database health management practices
• Strong analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and support critical production environments

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with cloud database platforms in Azure AWS or Google Cloud
• Experience with containerized or cloud-native database environments
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and database automation tools
• Experience supporting large-scale data warehouse or analytics platforms
• Experience within consulting or professional services environments

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation helping organizations lead with artificial intelligenceresponsibly strategically and at scale. With over 25 years of experience Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation operational excellence and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the worlds most prominent brands Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy robust governance and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI data and cloud journeybuilding future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services automotive manufacturing technology media and telecom (TMT) healthcare retail and professional services. The company employs more than 2000 professionals across North America Europe and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible dynamic and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age sex disability race ethnic origin citizenship creed sexual orientation marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code.In addition accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporations implementation and support of employment initiatives encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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