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Software Development Engineer, S3 Index Control Plane
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
…organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for…
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Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Bangkok based, relocation provided)
Agoda
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…optimized user experiences at scale on every major internet platform. These include our mobile websites, native apps, and desktop sites. We hire people from around the world who have a…
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Staff Analytics Engineer
Jane
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Build and operate the core BI platform that powers reporting, analytics, self-service, and AI across Jane.
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Senior Software Engineer (Data/Backend)
Blackpoint Cyber
Remote, Canada
- $131,000 to $164,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
The Product Engineering team is seeking an experienced Backend / Data Software Engineer who will thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment. In this role, you will own the backend services…
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Full Stack Engineer (1877)
Direct IT Recruiting Inc.
Toronto, ON
- $85 to $90 CAD / hour
- Contract
…layer modernization and performance tuning for the new data platform. Execute the migration of Oracle database objects, including the transformation of Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures -…
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Software Engineer – Margin Technology - Officer
Citi
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer C# .NET
Prophix
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
At Prophix, we’re building the platform that helps finance teams stop managing spreadsheets and start driving strategy. Prophix One™ brings planning, reporting, consolidation, and…
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Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack)
Prophix
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer on the FP&A Plus platform, you will design, build, and maintain the modular .NET capabilities that more than 2,500 finance teams around the world rely on…
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Software Engineer II, Vehicle Data Services
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Remote, Canada
- $77,400 to $102,620 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
…which determines what the metadata layer has to describe. An engineer who can hold that whole path in their head is worth more to us than a specialist in any single…
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Database Administrator ( DB2/SQL)
Highspring
Montreal, QC
- Contract
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to support and evolve a complex, large-scale database ecosystem supporting critical Settlements platform initiatives. This is a hands-on…
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Senior Infrastructure Consultant
Kumaran Systems
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Seeking an experienced Infra Support Engineer responsible for supporting enterprise applications hosted on WebLogic environments. The role involves managing application deployments,…
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Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer (Hybrid)
OpenTable
Toronto, ON
As a Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the reliability, performance, scalability, security, and evolution of OpenTable’s PostgreSQL platform.…
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Database Reliability Engineer
Humankind Global Recruitment
Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
…deliver innovative, high-quality IT solutions is looking for a Database Reliability…
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Reporting Lead
AtkinsRéalis
Montreal, QC · Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Monitor reporting platform health, usage, performance, and user satisfaction metrics.
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Staff Software Engineer
Clutch
Toronto, Ontario
- $205,000 USD / year
- Full-time
Clutch is seeking a Staff Software Engineer / Engineering Lead to drive technical excellence, deliver complex solutions, and shape the future of our platform. This role requires leadership…
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Software Engineer II, AI
Klue
Toronto, Ontario
- $115,000 to $149,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We're looking for a Software Engineer, AI to join our team in Toronto, focusing on building and optimizing state-of-the-art LLM-powered agents that can reason, plan and automate workflows…
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Senior Software Engineer, Notebooks
Snowflake
Ontario · Ontario, Canada
- Full-time
Advance core platform initiatives such as runtime management and patching, environment reproducibility and replication, security and compliance, and observability for notebooks.
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Senior QA Data Quality Engineer
Cognizant
Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
As a Senior QA Data Quality Engineer, you will lead quality assurance initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance…
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Staff Software Developer, Full Stack
Intuit
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
…Incentives team that is building an AI powered robust Partner Platform that unifies sales motions across Mid-Market and Mass Market for QB, MC, Accountants, and Credit Karma with AI powered…
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Senior Quality Engineer (Python, SQL)
Cognizant
Halifax, Nova Scotia
- $70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead quality assurance initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance…
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Senior AI Systems Engineer - Agentic Workflow Runtime
Lydia.ai
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
Lydia AI is building ORCA, an agentic AI platform that helps businesses research, analyze, and present complex information using AI-powered workflows.
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Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Citylitics
Toronto, Ontario
- $120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…vendors, engineering firms, and construction companies use the platform to identify and pre-position for major infrastructure opportunities earlier, helping them build relationships, shape…
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Full Stack Engineer II
Procurify
Remote, Canada
- $116,000 to $129,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer II to join our team and help build the core engine and user experiences that power the Procurify platform. You will be a key contributor across both…
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Senior Database Engineer
PENN Interactive
Canada
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Database Engineer to join our thriving Engineering team, to work cross-functionally across engineering, focusing on the architecture for optimal platform…
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Senior Backend & Infrastructure Engineer
Scispot
Remote, Canada
- $80,000 to $120,000 USD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
…instrument data, scientific workflows, and AI-driven insights in one platform. This becomes the memory layer for lifescience teams for their…

Highspring

Database Administrator ( DB2/SQL)

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Job type: Contract
Experience: 8-12 years of experience as a Database Administrator, Database Engineer, or similar role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 16, 2026

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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to support and evolve a complex, large-scale database ecosystem supporting critical Settlements platform initiatives. This is a hands-on role requiring deep expertise across multiple database technologies, strong operational experience, and the ability to provide technical leadership regarding database strategy, modernization, and platform improvements.

The successful candidate will work closely with global technology teams, database administrators, and application development teams to ensure the stability, performance, scalability, and modernization of critical data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, support, and maintain multiple database platforms across production and non-production environments.
Ensure overall database health, availability, reliability, performance, and security.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex database issues in large-scale enterprise environments.
Perform database performance tuning, optimization, capacity planning, and root cause analysis.
Provide technical guidance and recommendations on database architecture, modernization, and future-state strategies.
Evaluate, recommend, and assist in the implementation of new database technologies and solutions.
Support database migration, transformation, and modernization initiatives.
Collaborate closely with development teams supporting the Settlements platform and other critical business applications.
Develop and implement operational best practices, automation, and process improvements.
Participate in disaster recovery planning, backup/recovery strategies, and high-availability solutions.
Work effectively within a global team while managing priorities independently.

Required Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with several of the following technologies:

Database Technologies

SQL
Sybase
DB2
Snowflake
Greenplum
SQL Server
SingleStore or similar modern distributed database platforms

Additional Expertise

Database architecture and design
Performance tuning and optimization
Large-scale database administration
Database migration and modernization projects
SQL and NoSQL technologies
Distributed database environments
High-availability and disaster recovery solutions
Database monitoring and operational support

Required Qualifications

8-12 years of experience as a Database Administrator, Database Engineer, or similar role.
Proven experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.
Experience managing environments containing 10-15 TB or more of data.
Strong understanding of database performance, architecture, scalability, and operational best practices.
Demonstrated experience contributing to database transformation, migration, and modernization initiatives.
Ability to provide technical recommendations and influence database strategy.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across global teams.
Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within financial services, capital markets, or large enterprise environments.
Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and modern data architectures.
Experience supporting mission-critical transaction-processing systems.
Knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code practices for database operations.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Database Administrator will administer, support, and maintain multiple database platforms, ensuring their health, availability, and performance. They will also provide technical guidance on database architecture and modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience in database administration and a strong understanding of database performance and architecture. Proven experience in managing large-scale enterprise database environments is essential.

Skills

Database Administration
SQL
Sybase
DB2
Snowflake
Greenplum
SQL Server
SingleStore
Performance Tuning
Database Migration
Modernization
High-Availability
Disaster Recovery
Automation
Infrastructure-as-Code
NoSQL

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Keywords

Database Administrator
DBA
SQL
Sybase
DB2
Snowflake
Greenplum
SQL Server
SingleStore
Database Architecture
Performance Tuning
Database Migration
Modernization
High-Availability
Disaster Recovery
Automation
Infrastructure-as-Code
NoSQL
Large-Scale Database
Enterprise Environments
Technical Leadership
Settlements Platform
Operational Best Practices
Capacity Planning
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Recommendations
Global Teams
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills

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