Database Administrator (DBA)
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Its not a package. Its a promise.
As Canadas leading integrated freight package and logistics provider weve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen The journey starts with you. The places we go the elements we brave the promises we deliver its all possible because of our people. So whether youre looking to build new skills make an impact in your community or inspire your team we go there for you.
Description
Purolator is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA). The ideal candidate will be responsible to assist with design development implementation and maintenance of multi-platform database solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal database performance security scalability and reliability to support our organizations ever evolving complex data needs.
Responsibilities
Database Development and Design:
- Design implement and optimize database systems in a multi-technology environment
- Develop efficient database schemas structures and indexing strategies to support business applications
Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and enhance database performance scalability and availability
- Identify bottlenecks and implement strategies for efficient query optimization and tuning
Cloud Integration:
- Collaborate with DevOps and cloud infrastructure teams to deploy and manage database solutions
- Utilize cloud-native tools for monitoring automation and cost optimization
Data Security and Compliance:
- Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data
- Ensure databases comply with regulatory and organizational standards
Additional Responsibilities
Collaboration and Support:
- Work with application developers to integrate databases with front-end and back-end applications
- Provide support for database-related issues troubleshooting and incident resolution
- Monitor Incident and request queue and support change management processes
Automation and CI/CD:
- Build and maintain database CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes
- Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for database provisioning
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for database structures configurations and processes
- Generate reports and dashboards for stakeholders as required.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Proven experience with multi-platform database technologies (e.g. AWS Aurora Family(PostgresMySQL) MSSQL DynamoDB Azure Cosmos DB Google BigQuery)
- Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL database systems
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud
Qualifications
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in database programming languages like SQL PL/SQL or T-SQL.
- Familiarity with database migration tools and techniques
- Knowledge of database backup recovery and disaster recovery solutions
- Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes such as SSIS is a plus
- Strong Understading of lambda development lifecycle. Experience is a plus
- Strong scripting skills in Python Bash or similar
- Knowledge of data modeling tools and methodologies
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Natural curiosity to learn and explore the unknown
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Database Specialty Microsoft Azure Database Administrator or Google Professional Data Engineer
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of machine learning and big data technologies
POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment
Reports to: Manager Technology
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process we will work with you to meet your needs.
At Purolator we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fully compliant with Canadian law. As part of the first round of pre-screening the application process may involve the integration of human oversight with an automated AI solution (AI Tool) to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications for the position for which they are applying. This AI Tool assists in automating certain stages such as resume screening and skills assessments and helps expedite getting to the initial communication stage with candidates. Any personal information shared with Purolator will be used strictly for the purposes of these job applications in compliance with applicable privacy law. If you have any questions about the process please contact:
We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values go to .
At Purolator every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live work and play.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Databases
- Disaster Recovery
- SQL
- High Availability
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ssrs
- Database Design
- Performance Tuning
- SSIS
- Database Administration
- Sybase
- Oracle
About Company
To succeed and grow, small business owners need a courier they can trust. Rely on Purolator for time-definite shipping, so you can focus on your business.
