Senior Database Administrator (Infrastructure and Platform)

Global Relay

  • Vancouver, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Your role:We are seeking a skilled and experienced relational database administrator to join our Infrastructure and Platform team to play a key role in managing our diverse database infrastructure.
As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of our SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB database systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of our database infrastructure.Your job:
  • Design, implement, and maintain database systems including SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB running on Windows and Linux infrastructure
  • Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related components
  • Automate database configuration, maintenance tasks, and monitoring using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and scalability
  • Support client database functions, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) services
  • Provide management reports, customer reports, and data extracts
  • Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Develop and maintain database security protocols, ensuring data privacy and integrity.
  • Provide support and guidance to developers and other team members regarding database-related topics.
  • Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities.
  • Stay updated with emerging database technologies and best practices, recommending improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency.
About you:
  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator, managing any of the following databases: SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB
  • Strong understanding of database concepts, principles, and best practices
  • Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries
  • Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques
  • Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures, replication, and high availability strategies
  • Solid understanding of database security and access control
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively within a team environment
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, PostgreSQL Certified Engineer) are a plus

Global Relay