Senior SQL DBA

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Monitor and maintain DB2 servers, tune database and SQL performance, and write and optimize SQL queries. Develop scripts to automate maintenance jobs and implement and maintain SQL replication while troubleshooting database issues.

Job details

Greetings! Iris’s leading financial client is looking for Senior SQL DBA to join their team at Toronto, ON(Hybrid) location. Job Title: Senior SQL DBA Location: Toronto, ON(Hybrid) Duration: Long Term Job Description: Strong background in MySQL Strong background in DB2 DB2 server monitoring, performance tuning, and SQL tuning Script development for automation and maintenance jobs Hands-on in SQL writing & Query tuning SQL Replication Implementation & Maintenance Experience with database troubleshooting About Iris Software Inc. With 4,000+ associates and offices in India, U.S.A. and Canada, Iris Software delivers technology services and solutions that help clients complete fast, far-reaching digital transformations and achieve their business goals. A strategic partner to Fortune 500 and other top companies in financial services and many other industries, Iris provides a value-driven approach - a unique blend of highly-skilled specialists, software engineering expertise, cutting-edge technology, and flexible engagement models. High customer satisfaction has translated into long-standing relationships and preferred-partner status with many of our clients, who rely on our 30+ years of technical and domain expertise to future-proof their enterprises. Associates of Iris work on mission-critical applications supported by a workplace culture that has won numerous awards in the last few years, including Certified Great Place to Work in India; Top 25 GPW in IT & IT-BPM; Ambition Box Best Place to Work, #3 in IT/ITES; and Top Workplace NJ-USA.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires a strong background in MySQL and DB2. Candidates should have hands-on experience with DB2 monitoring, performance and query tuning, SQL writing, automation scripts, SQL replication, and database troubleshooting.