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Database Administrator (DBA) - Vancouver

@ Yeah! Global

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Vancouver, British Columbia

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Overview

Yeah! Global is hiring a Database Administrator in Vancouver to manage, optimize and oversee database systems for its client, ensuring performance, availability and security. The role covers production and development databases, troubleshooting and performance tuning. No visa sponsorship is offered; applicants must be local to Vancouver or ready to relocate.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure and maintain SQL and NoSQL database systems
  • Manage backup, recovery, access controls and encryption
  • Monitor performance and tune SQL queries and database objects
  • Design database solutions and support developers

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or related field
  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator
  • Proficiency in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle and MongoDB
  • Experience with replication and high-availability configurations

Tools & skills

MySQLPostgreSQLOracleMongoDBAWS RDSAzure SQL DatabasePythonBash
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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentIT
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Information Technology

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Job description

Note: This position does not offer any Visa sponsorship. We are only looking for applicants who are either local to Vancouver, Canada, or ready to relocate to the employer's location.

Job Summary: Our Client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and oversee their database systems, ensuring high performance, availability, and security. The ideal candidate will be adept at troubleshooting, performance tuning, and managing both production and development databases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS), including SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Ensure data integrity and security through backup and recovery processes, access controls, and data encryption.
  • Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
  • Develop, manage, and test database backup and recovery plans.
  • Conduct performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries and database objects.
  • Design and implement database solutions, including data modeling, database design, and schema changes.
  • Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain technical documentation and provide training to other team members on database management best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
  • Proficiency in database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning.
  • Experience with backup and recovery, replication, and high-availability configurations.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database).
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with data warehousing and big data technologies.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
  • Certification in database administration (e.g., Oracle DBA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator).

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