Who Can Apply
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Database Administrator to join a leading Courier and Logistics customer in Mississauga. This is a hybrid role and requires a commitment of 3x/week on site Mississauga.
The ideal candidate will be responsible to assist with design, development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-platform database solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal database performance, security, scalability, and reliability to support our organization's ever evolving, complex data needs.
Roles/Responsibilities:
1. Database Development and Design:
- Design, implement, and optimize database systems in a multi-technology environment
- Develop efficient database schemas, structures, and indexing strategies to support business applications
2. Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and enhance database performance, scalability, and availability
- Identify bottlenecks and implement strategies for efficient query optimization and tuning
3. Cloud Integration:
- Collaborate with DevOps and cloud infrastructure teams to deploy and manage database solutions
- Utilize cloud-native tools for monitoring, automation, and cost optimization
4. Data Security and Compliance:
- Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data
- Ensure databases comply with regulatory and organizational standards
Additional Responsibilities
5. Collaboration and Support:
- Work with application developers to integrate databases with front-end and back-end applications
- Provide support for database-related issues, troubleshooting, and incident resolution
- Monitor Incident and request queue and support change management processes
6. Automation and CI/CD:
- Build and maintain database CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes
- Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for database provisioning
7. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for database structures, configurations, and processes
- Generate reports and dashboards for stakeholders as required.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5-10 years of experience in a related field or as a
Database Administrator (DBA)
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL
- Experience with Amazon Redshift and Amazon
DynamoDB
- Proven experience working in an AWS environment
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience using Bash for scripting
- Knowledge of database modeling (both relational and non-
relational)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.