Role: Database Engineer

Location: Montreal, QC

Mode of Work: Fulltime 3 days/week onsite required/Hybrid

Required Experience: 4-5+ years Responsibilities

- Database engineering and platform development across large database estates (Sybase/DB2 and newer platforms).
- Performance tuning and optimization (query optimization, indexing strategies, workload analysis,

capacity planning).

- Design, testing, and implementation of database changes with a focus on resiliency and quality.
- Participation in platform migration initiatives (including modernization toward Snowflake and/or

SingleStore where applicable).

- Version upgrades, patching, and operational readiness improvements.
- Development and distribution on cloud platforms, including automation and standardization.
- Work in a quick-paced Agile workplace where time-to-market is key without compromising stability and control.

Required

Skills

- Intermediate knowledge of development and performance optimization on major RDBMS technologies (e.g., Sybase, DB2; plus exposure/interest in Snowflake/SingleStore is a plus).
- Strong scripting skills, especially Python (automation, tooling, diagnostics, data utilities).




- Basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired

Skills

- Data modelling concepts (logical/physical modelling, normalization, dimensional modelling).
- Version control experience, preferably Git.
- Data replication concepts and technologies (CDC, transactional replication, streaming-based patterns).
- Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban) and CI/CD mindset for data/database delivery.
- Experience working in geographically dispersed teams.
- Personal attributes: integrity and ownership, strong team player, high motivation to expand technical and business knowledge. Benefits:
- Healthcare insurance for you and your family (medical, dental, vision).
- Short / Long term disability insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Accidental death & disability Insurance.
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off.
- Support and fee coverage for immigration needs.
- Remote office set up stipend.
- Support for industry certifications.
- Additional cash incentives.
- Re-skilling opportunities to transition between technologies.

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