Database Administrator (DBA)
Database Administrator (DBA)
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Job Description
Were looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team and take ownership of the policies practices and architectural guidance that ensure our data remains secure high-quality and accessible across the organization. This role combines strategic data governance leadership with deep technical knowledge of database architecture ideal for someone who wants to shape how the largest primary care EMR handles health information!
What Youll Do:
Review and establish database structure and architecture while ensuring performance and scalability across all platforms. Precisely youll be tasked with
Reviewing and approving database schema changes across teams with a focus on minimizing long-term risk and maintaining consistency across shared models.
Optimizing query performance and tuning database configurations to ensure reliable low-latency access to critical data.
Profiling and resolving performance bottlenecks in collaboration with engineering teamsthis includes slow queries locking issues indexing problems and inefficient data access patterns.
Monitoring database health and usage patterns proactively identifying areas for refactoring or architectural improvements.
Enforcing governance standards around data ownership versioning and change control to prevent data sprawl and maintain integrity.
Supporting infrastructure and SRE teams in capacity planning replication strategy and backup/recovery policies for critical databases.
Lead Data Governance Initiatives: Develop maintain and evolve governance policies to support data accessibility integrity quality security and compliance across systems.
Enable Data Accessibility with Guardrails: Partner closely with Analytics and Interoperability teams to enable access to data that is consistent governed and performant.
Define Access Policies with the Application Security & SRE teams: Work with the security and site reliability engineering teams to define access roles and levels ensuring appropriate controls based on users roles and responsibilities.
Maintain Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Review and adjust governance policies to align with evolving compliance requirements internal standards and provincial laws. (e.g. HIPAA PIPEDA PHIPA QC-Law 25 etc.)
- Promote a Culture of Responsible Data Use: Help embed governance practices into development workflows promote shared accountability for data quality and foster alignment across cross-functional teams.
Environment:
- Backend: .NET / C# API REST
- Frontend:
- Mobile: React Native
- Data Base : SQL Server SQL
- DevOps: Azure DevOps Terraform PowerShell
- Monitoring: Elastic search
- Project Management: Jira et Confluence
- Methodology: Agile
Qualifications :
Who You Are
You are a data-savvy professional with an affinity for healthcare a strong foundation in database architecture and a passion for driving governance and data quality across an organization. You thrive in cross-functional environments where collaboration structure and security are key to delivering trusted compliant and scalable data ecosystems. You understand that in the real world solutions often come with compromises you can see the larger picture and make trade-offs with the long-term success of the system in mind.
You likely have:
10 years of experience in data governance data architecture or equivalent experience in a related data management role.
You have worked with C# and .Net.
Demonstrated expertise designing and optimizing relational databases.
Hands-on experience with no-sql databases.
Exposure and understanding of data privacy and compliance frameworks in healthcare for Canada and the US.
Proven ability to develop and implement data governance policies metadata standards and access controls
Strong communication and advisory skills with a track record of partnering effectively with developers analysts security and product teams
A methodical and pragmatic mindset capable of balancing data accessibility quality and protection.
Proficiency in both English and French is required including the ability to hold conversations and lead meetings in both languages although the exchanges will primarily be conducted in English.
Bonus:
- Experience working with health interoperability standards (HL7 / FHIR etc.)
Experience working in a SaaS or regulated environment with cross-team data dependencies
Working conditions:
Contract: Permanent full time (40h/week)
Working mode: Hybrid or full remote
Occasional in-office presence may be required during the year (for events or team meetings for example).
Candidates must reside in the province of Quebec.
Additional Information :
Remote work and flexibility (supporting work-life balance)
Performance bonuses are accessible to all employees
RRSP contribution
Healthcare insurance from day one
Paid time off: 3 weeks 1 additional week between Christmas and New Year
Annual training allowance ($1500) to support your professional development
An onboarding program to help you get familiar with our environment and the digital healthcare field
All IT equipment is provided with additional gear if needed
Internal growth opportunities (promotions internal mobility)
Support from a wellness and social committee with initiatives to foster team cohesion mental health and employee well-being
A company culture focused on transparency collaboration and innovation
Join a dynamic and innovative environment where your work has a real and wide-reaching impact helping to modernize healthcare in Canada and internationally
With offices around the world fluency in both French and English is a must at MEDFAR. Because of the need to communicate with colleagues and/or customers in other provinces or countries bilingualism enables us to communicate in both languages while promoting the use of French.
At MEDFAR we value diversity equity and inclusion within our team. We are committed to providing a work environment where every individual feels respected and supported regardless of their background identity or part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process we offer accommodation to candidates who request it. If you need accommodation during your interview please let us know so that we can provide you with an adapted experience.
MEDFAR has voluntarily subscribed to an Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP). We encourage applications from women visible minorities ethnic minorities aboriginal peoples and people with disabilities. When applying we invite you to complete this section which enables us to implement our Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP). Self-identification is not compulsory but may enable you to benefit from hiring or promotion measures if you have the skills required for the job.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
