Cloud Data Analyst / Data Scientist (DBA Modernization)

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid – 4 days onsite/week)
Contract Duration: August 3, 2026 – January 29, 2027
Career Level: Senior Associate / Manager
Job ID: 2026-167723

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Data Analyst / Data Scientist (DBA Modernization) to support a cloud-focused data transformation initiative. This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong database expertise with cloud data analytics capabilities.

The successful candidate will help evolve traditional database administration practices into a modern cloud data platform approach focused on SQL performance optimization, cloud database operations, data analytics, observability, troubleshooting, and platform enablement.

This position requires a strong understanding of relational databases, cloud platforms, application workloads, and data-driven optimization strategies.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database workloads to improve performance.
- Support cloud-hosted database configuration, administration, and operational activities.
- Perform database performance analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation.
- Monitor database health, availability, and performance metrics.
- Analyze application data usage patterns and recommend improvements for scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
- Support application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
- Assist with data quality improvements, reporting enablement, and analytics initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure,



and data teams to improve platform performance.
- Provide technical recommendations related to cloud database architecture and optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

- Robust SQL skills with experience analyzing and working across relational database platforms.
- Hands-on experience with query optimization, index tuning, and workload performance improvements.
- Experience with cloud database platforms such as:
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Oracle
- SQL Server
- Similar managed database services
- Experience with:
- Database monitoring
- Performance tuning
- Capacity planning
- Operational troubleshooting
- Incident triage
- Ability to analyze database usage patterns and recommend improvements.
- Experience supporting cloud migration and application modernization programs.
- Familiarity with cloud-native operational practices, automation, and Infrastructure as Code concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

- Experience with analytics, reporting, visualization, or data science techniques.
- Experience with Azure monitoring and observability tools.
- Experience with data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies.
- Experience working in enterprise environments with complex data ecosystems.

Work Requirements

- Must be able to work onsite in Calgary, AB 4 days per week.
- Final interview process includes a 15-minute PS Calgary Meet & Greet.
- Successful candidate must complete in-person laptop pickup and verification at the PS office.

Pay: $200,000.00-$232,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB

📌 Cloud Data Analyst / Data Scientist (DBA Modernization) (Canada)
🏢 FinneyTaylor Consulting Group
📍 Canada