REMOTE Cosmos Database Administrator

Post Date

Apr 03, 2024

Location

Ottawa,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

K1R7Y6
Canada
Aug 13, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Database Administrator (DBA)

Req #

DAL-689307

Pay Rate

$38 - $58 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Cosmos Database Administrator to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our database systems, particularly Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB. You will be responsible for the support of Cosmos Database instances running in MS Azure.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to help design and troubleshoot related Cosmos Database issues

• Help train existing DBAs on Cosmos Database

• Assist in the data migration and implementation and configuration of Cosmos DB

• Lead a team and participate in on-call rotation to support the customer



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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience as a Cosmos Database Administrator

Experience optimizing Cosmos/NoSQL workload using .NET SDK and Java SDK

Experience doing a migration design and execution (preferably into Azure)

Experience with APIs for NoSQL

Experience in optimizing application queries and fine-tuning the underlying data model

Experience working within a team environment and mentoring junior administrators

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in Cosmos Data Modeling

Experience in Cosmos Database RU migration

Experience in Cosmos Database vCore migration

Experience with Azure Data Factory and/or Azure Data Bricks

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.