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PC
Spécialiste DevOps / DevOps Specialist
Portage CyberTech
Gatineau, QC
- Full-time
Langages de script et d’automatisation tels que Python, Bash, PowerShell ou équivalents.
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Senior Full-Stack Automation Engineer - Gravity
MedMe Health
Remote, Canada
- $115,000 to $176,000 USD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
We're hiring an Automation-Focused Full-Stack Engineer for the Gravity pod to spearhead the evolution of our core automation product.
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Data Engineer
Princeton IT Services, Inc
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
We are building a modern data platform centered on Snowflake and are seeking a Snowflake-focused Data Engineer to design, build, and operationalize Snowflake-native solutions. This role…
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Data Engineer
Financeit
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Python proficiency for pipeline development, data transformation, and scripting automation tasks
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Senior DevOps Engineer
SimCorp
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Create and enhance automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, etc.) to improve efficiency.
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Lead SMU Validation Engineer - Data Center GPU
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Markham, ON
- Full-time
As an Lead SMU (System Management Unit) Validation Engineer in the Data Center and GPU Accelerated Processing Division, you will drive SMU hardware and power-management validation for AMD…
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MT
Ingénieur principal en analogique/ Principal Engineer - Analog Design
Microchip Technology Inc.
Montreal, QC · Canada - Montreal
- Full-time
Hands-on experience in scripting and automation using skill language, python, Perl and tcl
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Senior Lead Systems Engineer, AI & Automation
Braze
Toronto, ON
We're looking for a Senior Lead Systems Engineer who's passionate about building the next generation of enterprise technology through automation, software engineering, AI, and intelligent…
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Senior Principal Site Reliability Engineer
Questrade Financial Group
Toronto, ON
We’re looking for our next Senior Principal Site Reliability Engineer. Could It Be You?
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Principal AI Engineer - Tangerine
Tangerine
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
Extensive experience in Python and its core data science libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib/Seaborn)
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Senior Software Engineer
Treewalk
Canada
- Full-time
…AI in the accounting and finance space. The Senior Software Engineer will be the hands-on architect and builder of the new systems shaping our business - and the technical counterpart to…
Added 3 months ago
BC
Senior Cloud Engineer - Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
BDO Canada
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
BDO Digital is looking for a Senior GCP Cloud Engineer to join their growing team. The individual will own the following responsibilities:
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MT
Principal Engineer - Analog Design
Microchip Technology Inc.
Toronto, ON · Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Hands-on experience in scripting and automation using skill language, python, Perl and tcl
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Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer (Hybrid)
OpenTable
Toronto, ON
Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming or automation language such as Python, Go, or Bash.
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Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist - Sports Modeling & Live Betting
Kero Sports
Remote, Canada
- $100,000 to $160,000 USD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
At our core, we are building a live betting and trading engine: real-time data, probabilistic models, automation, pricing logic, market selection, risk feedback, and product decisions all…
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St Staff R&D Engineer
Synopsys Inc
Waterloo, Ontario
- Full-time
Solid experience with Python for scripting, automation, and backend services
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Sr. Software Engineer (Hardware)
Dialpad
Vancouver, BC
…resolve issues, advance deals, and eliminate busywork through automation while seamlessly handing conversations to humans when needed, with full context…
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Senior Software Engineer, Applied AI (Netherlands)
Justworks
Toronto, ON
- €143,000 to €184,000 EUR / year
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong passion for building AI-native systems in a product environment. The ideal candidate will be able to take ownership of large segments…
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Senior Software Engineer, Applied AI (Spain)
Justworks
Toronto, ON
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong passion for building AI-native systems in a product environment. The ideal candidate will be able to take ownership of large segments…
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AM
SoC DFX Scan / ATPG Engineer
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
You are a motivated engineer with a strong understanding of DFT fundamentals and ASIC design flows. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, applying strong analytical and debugging…
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Engineer
Qualcomm
Markham, ON
- Full-time
QCT's DSP Physical Design Team is seeking motivated and talented Physical Design Engineer to join our growing team in Markham, Canada. In this role, you will contribute to the…
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MT
Principal Engineer - Analog Design
Microchip Technology Inc.
Ottawa, ON · Canada - Ottawa - March Road
- Full-time
Hands-on experience in scripting and automation using skill language, python, Perl and tcl
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Physical Design Methodology Engineer, AI HW IP
Tenstorrent
Toronto, ON
A physical design or CAD methodology engineer who has built flows that production teams depend on daily.
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Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Baseten
Montreal, Quebec
- $165,000 to $330,000 USD / year
- Full-time
As an Infrastructure Software Engineer at Baseten, you'll build and maintain components of our ML inference platform that powers production AI applications. You'll contribute to the core…
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Database Reliability Engineer
Humankind Global Recruitment
Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
Automation : Develop and maintain automation scripts (Shell, Python) and tooling to reduce manual operational overhead and improve consistency.

Humankind Global Recruitment

Database Reliability Engineer

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 10, 2026

Original job description

Database Reliability Engineer

Halifax (Hybrid-2 days in office)

Our client a dynamic Information Technology services company that partners with leading global organizations to deliver innovative, high-quality IT solutions is looking for a Database Reliability Engineer.

They are looking for a motivated Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to join our expanding IT Operations team. The successful candidate will be part of a large global multi-international organization working with MySQL and PostgreSQL database platforms. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of MySQL and PostgreSQL instances.

Responsibilities

Lifecycle Management : Own the full lifecycle of MySQL and PostgreSQL instances, including provisioning, configuration, upgrades, monitoring, performance tuning, and decommissioning.
Provisioning & Deployment : Use Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) to provision and manage MySQL and PostgreSQL clusters in a mixture of containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) and non-containerized environments.
Monitoring & Observability : Implement and maintain monitoring dashboards, alerting, and health checks for database clusters to enable proactive incident detection and resolution.
Performance Engineering : Profile server resource usage, analyze query and schema-level performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement indexing strategies, schema design, and configuration changes to optimize throughput and latency.
Capacity Planning : Plan and model resource requirements based on usage trends, and recommend right-sizing or scaling actions to prevent capacity-related incidents.
Incident & Change Management : Follow established change management processes, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to post-incident reviews to drive long-term reliability improvements.
Replication & High Availability : Support replication and failover configurations across environments to ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
Automation : Develop and maintain automation scripts (Shell, Python) and tooling to reduce manual operational overhead and improve consistency.
Documentation : Prepare clear, well-structured documentation covering database architecture, runbooks, procedures, and operational standards.
Collaboration : Work closely with SREs, platform engineers, application teams, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver reliable database services.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in IT operations, site reliability, or a related engineering role.
2+ years of experience in IT operations database administration.
Solid understanding of SQL databases - hands-on experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL is expected. Familiarity with replication, backup strategies, and performance tuning is preferred.
Familiarity with PostgreSQL internals, including replication, WAL, vacuuming, and query planning
Working knowledge of MySQL, including replication, performance tuning, and backup strategies.
Exposure to high-availability solutions such as Galera cluster, InnoDB replicaset, Patroni or managed database offerings - familiarity with clustering concepts and failover mechanisms is expected.
Strong Linux administration skills and comfort working in shell-based environments.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
Proficiency in scripting languages (Shell, Python, or Ruby).
Familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes for containerized database deployments.
Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
Experience with Git and working in an open-source version control workflow.
Working knowledge of *nix system tuning (kernel parameters, filesystem, memory, CPU) is a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills , the ability to work in a team, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Up-to-date knowledge of database reliability best practices and industry standards.
Ability to plan and model resource requirements from high-level specifications.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team. The company offers a competitive compensation package, medical & health benefits and RRSP matching.

If this sounds like the ideal position for you then apply today!

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Responsibilities

The Database Reliability Engineer will own the full lifecycle of MySQL and PostgreSQL instances, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and performance tuning. They will also implement monitoring dashboards and contribute to incident management and automation efforts.

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in IT operations and 2+ years in database administration, with hands-on experience in MySQL and PostgreSQL. Familiarity with replication, performance tuning, and high-availability solutions is preferred.

Skills

MySQL
PostgreSQL
Linux Administration
Infrastructure-as-Code
Terraform
Ansible
Puppet
Scripting
Shell
Python
Docker
Kubernetes
Cloud Platforms
Git
Performance Tuning
High Availability

Benefits

Medical & Health Benefits
RRSP Matching

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Database Reliability Engineer
MySQL
PostgreSQL
IT Operations
Site Reliability
Infrastructure-as-Code
Terraform
Ansible
Puppet
Docker
Kubernetes
Cloud Platforms
AWS
Azure
GCP
Performance Tuning
High Availability
Automation
Scripting
Shell
Python
Git
Monitoring
Incident Management
Capacity Planning
Documentation
Collaboration
Replication
Disaster Recovery
Configuration Management

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