Lead Database Administrator

4 weeks ago


Canada Future Electronics Full time

About the role


The Lead Database Administrator (DBA) plays a pivotal role within our organization, responsible for managing and optimizing complex databases. As a lead DBA, you will provide expert-level support for database systems, collaborate with the architecture, development, and support teams to enforce standards, plan capacity, troubleshoot issues, and safeguard critical data. Your technical knowledge and leadership ensure the integrity, security, and performance of our critical data resources. Join our team and contribute to the stability and efficiency of our data infrastructure


What you’ll be working on


Technical Leadership

  • As a lead DBA, you will provide expert-level support for Microsoft SQL and Oracle databases.
  • Your responsibilities will include but not limited to backups, recovery, software patching, and database builds/installation.
  • You will guide the design, tuning, and configuration of databases both for on prem and cloud (AZURE, AWS, Oracle, and Google) using “best practices.”
  • Expert knowledge in SSIS catalog services and creating environments to perform seamless deployments between environments for SSIS packages.
  • Expert in creating catalogs and SSIS environments and SSIS integration solutions using Visual Studio to deploy packages.


Standards and Procedures

  • Collaborate with architecture, security, and development teams to establish and enforce standards and best practices related to database management.
  • Ensure adherence to security protocols and data integrity guidelines.


Capacity Planning and Scalability

  • Plan, monitor and manage the capacity of database systems.
  • Optimize performance to accommodate growing data needs.


Troubleshooting and Optimization

  • Identify and resolve database issues promptly.
  • Optimize query performance and system responsiveness.


Technical Documentation

  • Maintain detailed documentation to ensure transparency and knowledge sharing.
  • Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.


Collaboration and Coordination

  • Coordinate with server build teams and other stakeholders to deliver reliable database solutions.
  • Work closely with architects, security, developers, and system administrators.


Data Recovery, Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategies

  • Be prepared to manage data recovery scenarios.
  • Define and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.


24x7 Support

  • Provide on-call rotation support for critical production systems, including after-hours maintenance and release deployment activities.




We’re looking for someone with


  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or MCSE: Data Management and Analytics and Oracle Certified Professional are advantageous.
  • Experience: 15 + years of experience as a DBA, with advanced knowledge of large-scale databases in a 24/7 environment.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in database Server administration, including backups, restores, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, T-SQL, and PowerShell scripting.
  • Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery concepts.
  • Experience in DTS package conversion to SSIS and fine-tuning SSIS packages.
  • Experience in creating Visual Studio solutions for integration services to deploy projects to SSIS catalog databases.
  • Proven experience in cloud technologies (AZURE, AWS, Oracle, and Google).



Why join us

Our approach to employee wellness is holistic, which is why alongside competitive salaries, and excellent health and dental benefits, corporate employees have access to the following:

  • Wellness amenities such as an onsite gym, fitness studio, and employee lounge
  • Group RRSP plan to take care of the future you
  • Onsite medical clinic and telemedicine
  • Daily shuttle bus from two downtown locations
  • Subsidized employee café with delicious meals and snacks


Future Electronics is taking a hybrid approach to work. We value collaboration and working together, which our offices facilitate, combined with working remotely.


Future Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.


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