Database Administrator at Polaramp. About the role As a Database Administrator at Polaramp, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our database systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Your expertise will be essential in supporting our data-driven initiatives and ensuring that our databases are structured efficiently to meet the needs of our applications and users. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to innovative projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key facts

- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Engagement: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
- Visa: Open to candidates requiring work sponsorship

What you'll do

- Design, implement, and maintain robust database systems that support the organization's applications and data requirements.
- Monitor database performance and conduct regular health checks to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Develop and optimize SQL queries to enhance application performance and ensure efficient data retrieval.
- Implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity and availability, minimizing downtime in case of failures.
- Collaborate with software developers to design database schemas that align with application needs and business objectives.
- Conduct routine database maintenance tasks, including indexing, partitioning, and archiving, to ensure optimal performance.
- Establish and enforce database security protocols to protect sensitive information and comply with regulatory requirements.




- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for database-related issues, assisting users and other IT staff as needed.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in database management, recommending improvements and innovations.
- Document database configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity within the team.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure business continuity in the event of a data loss incident.
- Assist in capacity planning and scaling of database resources to accommodate growth and changing business needs.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in database administration, preferably with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Solid understanding of database design principles, normalization, and data modeling techniques.
- Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries for performance and efficiency.
- Experience with database backup and recovery strategies, as well as disaster recovery planning.
- Familiarity with database security best practices and tools to protect sensitive data.




- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues effectively.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Knowledge of cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.
- Experience with database monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques.

Nice to have

- Certification in database management systems (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator).
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) and their use cases.
- Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Java for database-related automation tasks.
- Understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Skills & tools

- Proficient in SQL and database management tools.
- Familiarity with database monitoring and performance tuning tools.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) for managing database scripts and configurations.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools and reporting software is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Practical notes

- This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, and may require occasional on-call support for database-related issues.
- The role may involve collaboration with remote teams, so flexibility in working hours may be necessary.
- Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are encouraged to apply, as Polaramp is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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📌 Database Administrator (Toronto)
🏢 polaramp
📍 Toronto