Postgres DBA

12-Month Contract + Extensions Hybrid (1–2 Days Onsite Weekly) January StartProtected B Eligible – Must Have Lived/Worked in Canada for 5+ YearsWe are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator or Database Reliability Engineer with strong, hands-on PostgreSQL expertise to join a large, complex database environment supporting hundreds of instances and thousands of users. This is a senior-level role ideal for someone experienced in reliability engineering within modern, containerized environments.While PostgreSQL is mandatory, also having experience with DB2 is highly preferred.This role is open to candidates available to begin early January, with interviews happening this week and next.Important Clearance RequirementThis is a Protected B position - Candidates must have lived and worked continuously in Canada for the past 5+ years to qualify for security clearance.AdvantagesYou’ll be working in a high-volume, enterprise-grade setup that includes:Hundreds of PostgreSQL instancesKubernetes-based database managementAutomated pipelines & DevOps principlesHybrid cloud (Azure + on-prem)CI/CD tools & containerized deploymentsThis is not a role focused on building databases from scratch—it's about managing, automating, optimizing, and ensuring high availability across a large-scale ecosystem.12-month contract with strong renewal potentialHybrid: 1–2 days per week onsiteLocation: MississaugaStart Date: Early JanuaryResponsibilitiesExperience:- 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or Database Reliability Engineer, or a similar role with a strong focus on automation and DevOps principlesSkills:​- Deep expertise in at least one, and preferably multiple, database systems:- Relational: PostgreSQL (must have), IBM DB2 (highly preferred), SQL Server (highly preferred), cockroachDB(nice to have)- Proven experience with CI/CD tools and integrating database changes into automated pipelines.- Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash.- Advanced Cloud Infrastructure automation and management, preferably using Ansible, Helm charts, Operators and Kubernetes- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and deploying databases in containerized environments.- Experience implementing, managing, and supporting cloud (Azure) and hybrid database platforms- Solid understanding of networking, distributed systems, and database conceptsQualificationsMust-Haves5+ years as a DBA or DREDeep PostgreSQL expertise (mandatory)Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Experience with Kubernetes, containerization (Docker, OpenShift), and automated deploymentsUnderstanding of networking, distributed systems, and core database principlesStrong AssetsDB2 experience (highly preferred, but not required)Additional DB experience: SQL Server, Oracle, CockroachDBCI/CD pipeline experience and integrating DB changes into automated workflowsExperience with Ansible, Helm charts, Operators, and cloud automationExposure to Azure or hybrid cloud database environmentsSummaryIf you’re passionate about database reliability engineering, thrive in complex environments, and want to make an impact on a large, modern data platform—we want to hear from you.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.