Intermediate Database Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Database Administrator with strong senior-level DBA expertise to oversee both on-premises and cloud-based (Azure) database environments. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Microsoft SQL Server, supporting Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) finance systems, and administering Salesforce CRM. You will play a key role in migrating on-premises databases to the Azure cloud, optimizing database performance, managing backups and security configurations, and supporting application integrations, reporting tools, and cloud-based systems.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)

Duration: 3-month contract.

Advantages
Hybrid Cloud Exposure: Direct hands-on experience migrating legacy on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure cloud.

Multi-Platform Scope: Combine expertise across database administration, ERP (Dynamics GP), and CRM (Salesforce) ecosystems.

Modern Cloud Stack: Exposure to Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and third-party API integrations.

Dedicated Onsite Collaboration: Collaborate directly alongside finance, development, and IT teams in a focused workspace.

Responsibilities
Database Administration & Design: Create physical database designs and administer database management systems (DBMS), focusing on performance tuning, capacity planning, database optimization, installation, and maintenance.

On-Premises to Cloud Migration: Plan and execute the migration of on-premises databases to Azure cloud environments, including VM sizing, disk configuration, replication prerequisites, and target network/security setup.

ERP & Finance Support: Manage day-to-day operations and administration for Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) and collaborate closely with finance teams.

CRM Administration: Support and maintain Salesforce CRM operations, data integrations, and user administration.

Backup, Security & Monitoring: Implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies, performance monitoring, and security baseline plans for migrated cloud workloads.

Reporting & Application Support: Develop and maintain custom reports using SQL Report Builder and provide technical support for web applications, CMS platforms, SharePoint/MS Teams, and third-party SaaS integrations.

Qualifications
Database Administration (On-Premises & Azure): Hands-on DBA experience managing, optimizing, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments (Strictly Required).

Database Migration Experience: Proven experience planning and executing the migration of on-premises databases to cloud infrastructure (Strictly Required).

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP): Hands-on experience administering, supporting, and managing Microsoft Dynamics GP and related finance system concepts (Strictly Required).

Salesforce CRM Administration: Hands-on experience managing and supporting Salesforce CRM systems (Strictly Required).

Reporting & Application Integration: Experience developing custom reports using SQL Report Builder and supporting Microsoft stack web applications (.NET MVC, SharePoint, APIs) (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Prior database administration experience within a public sector or enterprise environment.

Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104, Azure Solutions Architect AZ-305, or Fabric Data Engineer DP-700).

Microsoft SQL Server or Salesforce Certified Administrator certifications.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Intermediate Database Administrator" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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