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Lead SQL Database Engineer (Azure)

  • Toronto, ON
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Oct 15, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 22, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
38 hours per week
Office presence
2 days per week

Job summary

The Lead SQL Database Engineer is responsible for the deployment, migration, administration, and performance monitoring of on-prem and Azure SQL database environments. They will also automate routine management tasks, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with development teams to ensure project success.

Job details

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What you will be doing As a Lead SQL Database Engineer (Azure) you will be responsible for deployment, migration, implementation, and administration of databases and support of all database environments and related applications on on-prem and Azure SQL Databases. You are responsible for performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, backups, error checks, and replication and works directly with other teams to triage and troubleshoot on escalating issues. You install, configure, maintain and patch SQL Servers, test backup/recovery, replication, failover, and disaster recovery, deploy new database and code per change requests and provides troubleshooting and support including after-hours support. CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days may be remote. How will you succeed Database Administration - Manage SQL Server Databases, Azure SQL databases, instances Backup and restore on-prem and Azure SQL databases. Also managed instances Monitor SQL Agent jobs and respond to critical job notifications on failure. Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot and resolve problems with production systems; escalates issues and facilitates resolution. Automate common management tasks using PowerShell. Evaluates data access and security to ensure that electronic data resources are available to those who need access and protected Automates database Management tasks. You are a DBA with developer skills and a mindset. Automation - Experience automating routine DBA tasks using PowerShell and Python. Collaboration - Works collaboratively with the application support and development team including architects, developers to ensure project success. Assists in project planning and management with clients and other staff members and creating documentation and maintenance plans, assigning monitoring threshold values, Who you Are You must demonstrate 10 -12 years of experience in. SQL Database Administration with relational database. In addition to this, You must have an experience with backup strategies, replication, and DR solutions for SQL, monitoring and tuning MS SQL Server databases for optimum performance and a deep knowledge of indexes, index management, statistics, performance tuning. This position demands comprehensive expertise in SQL Server database administration, along with a thorough familiarity with the distinct capabilities and limitations of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server deployed on Azure Virtual Machines. You have a degree. A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent is preferred. You are a certified professional. Microsoft Azure Certification is desired. Its is an asset if you have experience with Basic PowerShell and Python knowledge or any other scripting language and familiarity with SQL Integration Services, Postgres and Oracle. You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You are flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and can manage projects of varying length. You are responsible, highly dependable, organized; able to work individually and collaboratively with peers. What CIBC Offers At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development. *Subject to plan and program terms and conditions What you need to know CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency). We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 5th Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), SQL Databases

What you’ll do

The Lead SQL Database Engineer is responsible for the deployment, migration, administration, and performance monitoring of on-prem and Azure SQL database environments. They will also automate routine management tasks, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with development teams to ensure project success.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10-12 years of experience in SQL database administration, including expertise in Azure SQL and performance tuning. A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent is preferred, and Microsoft Azure certification is desired.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Incentive pay
  • Banking benefits
  • Benefits program
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Vacation offering
  • Wellbeing support
  • MomentMakers social recognition program
  • Purpose Day

Listed skills

  • Troubleshooting · Preferred
  • Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • SQL Database Administration
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • SQL Server
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Database Migration
  • Performance Tuning
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Replication
  • Security
  • Automation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Index Management
  • Statistics
  • Database Management
  • Microsoft Azure Certification
  • Backup and Recovery System
  • Microsoft Access
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Support
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Backup Devices
  • Management
  • Change Requests
  • Information Technology
  • Database Administration
  • Relational Databases
  • Project Planning
  • Failover
  • French Language
  • Innovation
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • PostgreSQL
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft SQL Servers
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Proactivity
  • Relational Database Management Systems
  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • Triage
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Virtual Machines
  • Backup And Restore
  • Scripting
  • On Prem

Job areas

  • Technology
  • Software
  • Data & Analytics
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Engineering
  • SQL Database Engineer
  • SQL Server Developer
  • Database Designers and Administrators
  • Database Architects

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