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Scotiabank

Senior Database Administrator

Toronto, ON, M5V 2T3, Canada

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Job details

Experience: 8–10+ years of database administration experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 3, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 263915

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise database platforms, including Redis, PostgreSQL (on-premise and GCP CloudSQL), and MongoDB (on-premise and Atlas).

The role ensures high availability, performance, scalability, and security of database environments supporting mission-critical banking applications across on-premise and cloud (GCP) platforms.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Administer and support: Redis (standalone, clustered, enterprise, cloud), PostgreSQL (on-premise and GCP CloudSQL), MongoDB (on-premise and MongoDB Atlas)
Deploy, configure, and maintain database environments across hybrid (cloud + on-premise) platforms
Perform installations, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of database platforms
Deploy and manage Redis environments supporting real-time and high-performance applications
Troubleshoot Redis-related issues and support application teams in resolving database bottlenecks
Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of Redis clusters
Manage and operate GCP CloudSQL PostgreSQL instances, including provisioning and lifecycle management
Support cloud adoption initiatives and migration from on-premise databases to GCP
Maintain consistency and reliability across hybrid database environments
Experience deploying databases “on public cloud and on-premise servers”
Design and implement PostgreSQL clusters with replication and high availability setups
Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and database capacity planning
Manage PostgreSQL upgrades, patching, and migrations across environments
Independently manage MongoDB installations in Linux and cloud (GCP/Atlas) environments
Implement replica sets and sharded clusters across multi-data center deployments
Ensure security, backup/recovery, and compliance standards are met
Monitor database performance across all platforms and environments
Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to support business growth
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Performance tuning, capacity planning and monitoring
Design and maintain HA architectures (replication, clustering, failover mechanisms)
Implement and test backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes
Ensure compliance with RTO/RPO requirements
DR/HA support with backup, recovery and failover/failback
Provide DBA support for development and implementation projects
Support database setup, migration, testing, and production go-live activities
Collaborate with application teams to improve database performance and design
Automate routine DBA activities using scripting (Python, Shell, etc.)
Improve monitoring, alerting, and operational efficiency
Contribute to continuous improvement of database platform standards
Ensure adherence to Bank security policies and database standards
Implement access controls, encryption, and audit mechanisms
Follow change management and operational governance processes
Support hundreds of database instances across multiple platforms (Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Operate in a multi-region environment (Canada / LATAM / Cloud)
Work as part of a distributed DBA team across regions

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8–10+ years of database administration experience
Proven experience managing multiple database technologies (Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Experience working in cloud environments (GCP CloudSQL preferred)
Experience with mission-critical, high-availability environments
Redis - Data structures, clustering, performance tuning, PostgreSQL, Replication, HA, performance tuning, database upgrades
MongoDB - Replica sets, sharding, Atlas deployments
Cloud Platforms - GCP CloudSQL (PostgreSQL), hybrid deployments
Operating Systems & Tools - Linux (RHEL/Unix), Scripting: Shell/Python, Monitoring and observability tools

What's in it for you?

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.  
Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 
Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise database platforms including Redis, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments. The role ensures high availability, security, and scalability for mission-critical banking applications.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8-10+ years of database administration experience. Proven expertise in managing Redis, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB within GCP cloud and Linux environments is essential.

Skills

Redis
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
GCP CloudSQL
MongoDB Atlas
Linux
Python
Shell Scripting
Database Performance Tuning
High Availability Architecture
Disaster Recovery
Capacity Planning
Cloud Migration
Database Security
Query Optimization
Replication

Benefits

Upskilling Through Online Courses
Cross-functional Development Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Bonus
Flexible Vacation
Personal Days
Sick Days
Health Benefits
Free Tea & Coffee

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Keywords

Redis
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
GCP
CloudSQL
MongoDB Atlas
Linux
RHEL
Unix
Python
Shell
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
RTO
RPO
Sharding
Replica Sets
Hybrid Cloud
Database Administration
Performance Tuning
Capacity Planning
Banking
Security Policies
Encryption
Audit Mechanisms
Change Management
Operational Governance
Multi-region Deployment
Observability Tools
Cloud Migration

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