Consultant, Application Operations DBA

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At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What You'll Be Doing

As a Sr. Database Administrator, you will be joining the Platform Shared Services, Application Operations, Database Administration Team. You will be responsible for providing production database application support related to Microsoft SQL and Open Source DB build, migration, performance tuning and incident resolutions as well as addressing questions from application owners and developers, working closely with various CIBC Technology groups. You will also be responsible for day-to-day operational activities for SQL Azure DBs, managing escalations, modify established procedures, approaches to suit specific situations including 24x7 on-call and production support.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You'll Succeed  

• Projects Delivery - Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) you will be providing inputs to database standards, designs and best practices ensuring compliance with relevant organizational standards. Research, analyze and support the development and implementation of new and/or revised technology, procedures and standards.  You will be working with project managers to develop implementation plans, performing database upgrades and migration activities and adopt agile methodology.

• Production Support – Take a leading role in tackling critical complex production problems. Investigate, troubleshoot operational issues and set priority based on severity, risk and/or strategic business needs. You will provide inputs to database standards, designs, best practices and recommend changes to fit specific application requirements.

• Collaboration - Work as a liaison with business and technology partners, Technology Leadership, internal and external clients and stakeholders i.e., Solution Design, Database Engineering, Information Security, Architecture teams and external vendors.

• Automation: You will assist in automating manual processes using various DevOps tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, & Shell Scripting.

Who You Are   

• You can demonstrate 7+ years experience in SQL and Open Source Database Administration and have strong experience in developing design plans for SQL (Azure, MI) and PostgreSQL database upgrade, patching and data migration. It is an asset if you also have experience in developing Ansible automation scripts to deploy codes, database migrations and implement Security Hardening.

• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a similar field. 

• You are an excellent communicator. You have solid written and oral communication skills and an ability to produce a variety of business documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation as well as express oneself and communicate with others verbally; recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure. 

• You have ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups or activities. Effective judgment in prioritizing and time allocation. 

• You have decision making and critical thinking skill. You have knowledge of tools and techniques for effective use of a broad range of factors, assumptions, frameworks and perspectives when solving problems. 

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. 

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 16th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server DBA, Microsoft SQL Server Programming, MySQL, Oracle, Structured Query Language (SQL)

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