Who We Are:
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac we protect both driving trust security and inclusion so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984 Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks businesses and individuals Interac enables millions to send receive and manage money safely and effortlessly every day across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canadas financial ecosystem Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canadas most reputable financial technology brand Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Who You Will Be Working With:
Reporting to the Leader Debit T&O this vacant Database Administrator (DBA) role will design implement manage and optimize database solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database management systems (Oracle RDS DynamoDB Redshift etc.) a focus on performance scalability and security and hands-on experience in supporting mission-critical applications.
What You Will Do:
Design deploy and maintain database solutions such as RDS (PostgreSQL MySQL Oracle SQL Server) DynamoDB Aurora and Redshift).
Optimize database performance through query tuning indexing and schema design for high-volume high-transaction systems.
Implement and manage database Backup Recovery Archival and Disaster Recovery solutions
Monitor and maintain database availability health and performance using tools such as OEM and other Monitoring applications.
Be able to design a Database that is scalable and maintainable while retaining consistency across different environments.
Develop reusable automation scripts and templates to standardize operational processes reduce manual intervention and accelerate delivery.
Be able to design develop and implement Data Archival and Retention policies.
Ensure database security by implementing IAM policies encryption (KMS) and auditing for compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate database services into CI/CD pipelines and application architectures.
Contribute to inner-source practices by creating and maintaining a centralized repository of database management scripts configurations and automation frameworks accessible across teams.
Enable AppOps teams by building reusable database monitoring alerting and self-healing modules to ensure operational support scalability.
Troubleshoot database-related issues including performance bottlenecks connection pooling and query optimizations.
Stay updated with Cloud based and OnPrem database offerings emerging technologies and best practices to continuously improve solutions.
Be available to provide on-call rotation to support the Database and DB infrastructure.
What You Bring:
5-8 years of experience as a Database Administrator with at least 3 years working with Cloud and onPrem database services.
Expertise in relational databases such as Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL and SQL Server and NoSQL databases.
Hands-on experience in database performance tuning troubleshooting and optimization across multiple environments.
Strong knowledge of Oracle and AWS services.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash) for database automation and maintenance.
Hands on experience with Oracle DB support build design and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
Familiarity with database security encryption and auditing best practices in a cloud environment.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating databases into automated workflows.
Experience with inner-source collaboration tools like GitHub or GitLab to contribute to shared repositories and enable cross-team usage of database automation scripts.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
Eligibility to work for Interac Canada in a full-time capacity.
Additional nice-to-haves: Oracle Certifications including Oracle Database Administration AWS Certifications experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms knowledge of ETL processes and tools familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools ITIL or other relevant certifications in database management and operations.
What Were Offering:
The hiring range for this position is $115000 to $125000 and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills experience and job-related knowledge but Interacs commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future and includes:
Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact
Why Join Us
At Interac the impact we make and the people who drive it is profound. When you become part of our team youre joining a purpose-driven organization thats shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Heres what you can expect:
Investing in the Future Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
Innovative Thinking Collaborate on products practices and platforms that redefine whats possible.
Inclusive Culture Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
Inspiring Community Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
Intentional Support Enjoy flexible supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.
Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:
To ensure the integrity of our organization successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which may include Canadian Criminal Credit Check Canadian ID Cross-Check Public Safety Verification 5-year Employment Verification Education Verification Credit Check and Social Media Check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds experiences and perspectives come together. Thats why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals without discrimination based on race color ancestry ethnic origin place of origin citizenship creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age marital or family status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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