Database Administrator/Architect

3 weeks ago

Markham, Canada PeopleToGo Full time



Job Title:         Database Administrator/Architect
Location:
Type:               Contract

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Database Administrator/Architect to work out of their Toronto office.

Role:

As a member of the Enterprise Architecture team within Information Services, the Data Base Administrator/Architect is responsible for defining and maintaining enterprise-wide Dbases, data architecture and data governance in order to expand the company’s use of data as a strategic enabler of corporate goals and objectives.  The DBA/Architect participates in annual strategic planning contributing to the architectural roadmap of the organization. The DBA/Architect will also participate in Project initiatives to provide subject matter expertise as part of design, evaluation, selection and implementation activities.

 

The DBA/Architect will be required to perform the following tasks as part of role:

§  Design and deploy data architecture

§  Identify improvements to existing databases by determining users' information requirements and system performance and functional requirements;

§  Implement enterprise data architecture and data management processes, procedures

§  Resolve conflicts among users' needs for data;

§  Advise programmers, analysts, and users about the efficient use of data;

§  Generate new database from physical design specifications;

§  Perform or check database sizing results;

§  Develops and implements procedures that will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data stored in the database;

§  Produce and review data architecture related models, documents and other deliverables

§  Develops and implements security procedures for the database, including access and user account management

§  Develops and maintains data dictionaries;

§  Maintains configuration control of the database;

§  Coordinates changes to the database, including the deletion of records, changes to the existing records and additions to the database;

§  Performs updates to the database design;

§  Responsible for implementing database tuning procedures;

§  Develops and coordinates backup, disaster recovery and virus protection procedures.

 Qualifications:

§  A minimum of 5 years experience in designing and deploying data architectures (data architecture, data modeling, physical database design, database administration and data warehouses) for business application

§  Experience with business requirements analysis, entity relationship planning, database design, reporting structures, etc.

§  Experience with data modeling tools / techniques and data manipulation languages (Erwin, PL-SQL, XML, etc.).

§  Direct experience in implementing enterprise data architecture and data management processes, procedures, and decision support.

§  Demonstrated expertise with repository creation, and data and information system life cycle methodologies.

§  Experience producing and reviewing data architecture related models, documents and other deliverables.

§  Demonstrated ability to enforce adherence and process improvement to standards.

§  Strong understanding of RDBMS databases such SQL Server and Oracle

§  Understanding of Master Data Management concepts

§  A strong understanding of data-related industry trends, laws and best practice

§  Background in full lifecycle implementation or COTS and/or in-house systems development in the role of developer, analyst or database administrator.

§  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

§  Working knowledge of Visio, ARIS or other modeling tools desirable.

§  Experience with Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, Operational Data Stores, Dimensional Modeling skills an asset

§  Financial sector experience (preferably in banking) is considered an asset.

§  Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

§  Highly self-motivated and directed, able to manage multiple initiatives, driven by separate senior stakeholders simultaneously.

§  Proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities.

§  Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

§  Able to interact with both Senior IS and Senior Business executives appropriately.

 

    Education / Training:

§  University, college or technical degree in information technology. Alternatively, extensive proven track record in the primary position disciplines within the Financial Sector environment.

 

Licenses / Certificates:

§  Technical Designations are valued, but not required.

§  ITIL Foundations V3 desirable.

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