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Senior Database Administrator

Altis Recruitment

Vancouver, British Columbia

Senior Database Administrator

Altis Recruitment

Vancouver, British Columbia
 
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Our client is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support and enhance their enterprise data architecture. This individual will be responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance data solutions that bridge both on-premises and cloud environments. This is a hands-on role ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in SQL Server database administration, hybrid architecture, and end-to-end data pipeline development. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team working on strategic data initiatives that support organizational growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain relational database systems, focusing on SQL Server environments with a strong emphasis on on-prem administration and optimization.

  • Manage database security, integrity, backup, and disaster recovery across hybrid infrastructures (on-prem/cloud).

  • Build and maintain data pipelines to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration between enterprise systems.

  • Develop and enforce best practices in database design, code quality, and change management for data architecture.

  • Monitor and troubleshoot system performance; proactively resolve data quality or access issues.

  • Lead or contribute to infrastructure and data initiatives, managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including applications, infrastructure, and analytics teams to deliver scalable solutions.

  • Evaluate and recommend technologies for cloud transition, performance monitoring, and automation.

Must-Have Skills

  • Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including administration, performance tuning, and security.

  • Hands-on expertise with database administration (DBA) tasks including backup/recovery, patching, and availability management.

  • Strong experience in hybrid environments, working across on-premise and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).

  • Proficiency in designing and implementing data pipelines for ETL processes or real-time data workflows.
  • Exposure to PeopleSoft systems and integration strategies.

  • Familiarity with Python, especially for scripting and data automation tasks.

  • Background in or exposure to data science, including analytics, statistical modeling, or data visualization tools.

  • Experience conducting or participating in code reviews for database objects or ETL workflows.

  • Ability to independently assess and resolve complex data challenges in production environments.



We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.