Senior Database Developer
6 days ago
, Canada
TMX Group
Full-time
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Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we’re powering some of the nation’s most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.
We are seeking a Database Engineer to manage, support, and modernize our server-computing database infrastructure. In this role, you will champion a “Database as Code” philosophy, leveraging automation and programmatic systems management to ensure software currency, seamless patching, and optimal upgrades across our relational database management systems.
As a key technical resource, you will combine deep technical expertise with strong analytical problem-solving skills to support our mission-critical, high-volume database environments.
Reports to: Senior Manager, Clearing Technology Services
Job
Location:
Hybrid (2-3 days in office)
- based in Toronto, ON. Serve as the SQL Server Subject Matter Expert (SME) to resolve complex database issues. Lead short
- and long-term root cause analysis, collaborate across engineering teams, and coordinate with external vendors during critical system events. Identify, install, and configure database software and hardware requirements to build highly stable, modern, and high-performing database systems. Performance Tuning & Monitoring: Lead efforts to design and improve automated monitoring for database health and availability. Analyze performance metrics to recommend and execute tuning strategies across database configurations, storage, and application SQL queries. Disaster Recovery & Data Protection: Oversee routine backup audits, conduct regular test restores to validate data integrity, and actively participate in scheduled Disaster Recovery exercises. Enforce database engineering standards and partner with Development Squads and software vendors to design, review, and deploy database schema changes. Operational & Project Support: Deliver Level 2 escalation support for day-to-day operations and project execution, participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support our continuous operations. Professional
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on database management and administration experience. Database Expertise: Deep technical expertise in SQL Server, with additional working knowledge of Oracle and Postgres. Scale & Volume: Proven experience supporting real‑time applications and large‑scale, multi‑terabyte (TB) databases. High Availability & DR: Strong hands‑on experience with database data protection, Disaster Recovery design, high‑availability setups, and Oracle RAC administration. Powershell, Python, Perl) to automate deployments and support a “DB as Code” infrastructure model. Practical knowledge of Windows, Linux, Virtualization, and Cloud technologies. Experience executing complex data migrations between differing platforms or dissimilar environments. 110K/year
- $120K/year CAD. Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work. More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission‑critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee‑led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy. Plus, with a cloud‑first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time‑off and leaves, we support a life well lived Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate.
Location:
Hybrid (2-3 days in office)
- based in Toronto, ON. Serve as the SQL Server Subject Matter Expert (SME) to resolve complex database issues. Lead short
- and long-term root cause analysis, collaborate across engineering teams, and coordinate with external vendors during critical system events. Identify, install, and configure database software and hardware requirements to build highly stable, modern, and high-performing database systems. Performance Tuning & Monitoring: Lead efforts to design and improve automated monitoring for database health and availability. Analyze performance metrics to recommend and execute tuning strategies across database configurations, storage, and application SQL queries. Disaster Recovery & Data Protection: Oversee routine backup audits, conduct regular test restores to validate data integrity, and actively participate in scheduled Disaster Recovery exercises. Enforce database engineering standards and partner with Development Squads and software vendors to design, review, and deploy database schema changes. Operational & Project Support: Deliver Level 2 escalation support for day-to-day operations and project execution, participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support our continuous operations. Professional
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on database management and administration experience. Database Expertise: Deep technical expertise in SQL Server, with additional working knowledge of Oracle and Postgres. Scale & Volume: Proven experience supporting real‑time applications and large‑scale, multi‑terabyte (TB) databases. High Availability & DR: Strong hands‑on experience with database data protection, Disaster Recovery design, high‑availability setups, and Oracle RAC administration. Powershell, Python, Perl) to automate deployments and support a “DB as Code” infrastructure model. Practical knowledge of Windows, Linux, Virtualization, and Cloud technologies. Experience executing complex data migrations between differing platforms or dissimilar environments. 110K/year
- $120K/year CAD. Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work. More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission‑critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee‑led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy. Plus, with a cloud‑first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time‑off and leaves, we support a life well lived Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate.
