About the role
Job Title: Senior Database Engineer/ Senior Data Migration
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)
Job Type: 9-12 month contract, with possible extension
Compensation: estimated $90,000/during the contract, with flexibility
About the Opportunity
Our client in the retail and loyalty sector is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to help design, optimize, and maintain critical data systems that power their business operations and customer engagement platforms. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, analytics, and infrastructure, ensuring data platforms are scalable, secure, and high performing.
You will work closely with the Senior Loyalty Manager and cross functional teams across analytics, infrastructure, and product. The work you do will directly support the organization’s ability to deliver data driven insights and maintain reliable systems that support customer loyalty programs and operational reporting.
What’s in it for You
This opportunity offers the chance to work on data platforms that directly support customer engagement and business intelligence. You will gain exposure to both on-premise and cloud based environments while contributing to modern data infrastructure.
You will join a collaborative team environment that values technical ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role provides strong opportunities to influence database architecture, optimize performance, and support evolving data initiatives.
Your Responsibilities
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You’ll design, develop, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premise and cloud environments.
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You’ll build and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support reporting and operational systems.
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In this role, you’ll monitor and tune database performance through indexing strategies, query optimization, and system monitoring.
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You’ll support data migrations, automated pipelines, and reporting infrastructure including SSIS and SSRS environments.
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You’ll manage database security, backup procedures, and disaster recovery processes to ensure reliability and data integrity.
Skills and Qualifications
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5+ years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and database engineering or administration.
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Strong expertise in SQL development including stored procedures, query optimization, and indexing.
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Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
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Experience supporting databases in both on-premise and cloud environments.
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Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex data problems and takes pride in building systems that are reliable, scalable, and optimized. This role will play a key part in how our teams use data to support the business.”
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, don’t worry, we make it easy. You’ll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. We’ll represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent.
About Altis Technology
Altis Technology Recruitment is one of Canada's largest independent recruitment firms dedicated to placing I.T. professionals in contract and permanent roles. We represent specialized talent in a variety of disciplines, including Database and Business Intelligence, I.T. Project and Business Management, Application Development, and Network and Systems Infrastructure. Our goal is to introduce the best technical resources to the right employers.
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About the role
Job Title: Senior Database Engineer/ Senior Data Migration
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)
Job Type: 9-12 month contract, with possible extension
Compensation: estimated $90,000/during the contract, with flexibility
About the Opportunity
Our client in the retail and loyalty sector is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to help design, optimize, and maintain critical data systems that power their business operations and customer engagement platforms. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, analytics, and infrastructure, ensuring data platforms are scalable, secure, and high performing.
You will work closely with the Senior Loyalty Manager and cross functional teams across analytics, infrastructure, and product. The work you do will directly support the organization’s ability to deliver data driven insights and maintain reliable systems that support customer loyalty programs and operational reporting.
What’s in it for You
This opportunity offers the chance to work on data platforms that directly support customer engagement and business intelligence. You will gain exposure to both on-premise and cloud based environments while contributing to modern data infrastructure.
You will join a collaborative team environment that values technical ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role provides strong opportunities to influence database architecture, optimize performance, and support evolving data initiatives.
Your Responsibilities
-
You’ll design, develop, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premise and cloud environments.
-
You’ll build and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support reporting and operational systems.
-
In this role, you’ll monitor and tune database performance through indexing strategies, query optimization, and system monitoring.
-
You’ll support data migrations, automated pipelines, and reporting infrastructure including SSIS and SSRS environments.
-
You’ll manage database security, backup procedures, and disaster recovery processes to ensure reliability and data integrity.
Skills and Qualifications
-
5+ years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and database engineering or administration.
-
Strong expertise in SQL development including stored procedures, query optimization, and indexing.
-
Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
-
Experience supporting databases in both on-premise and cloud environments.
-
Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex data problems and takes pride in building systems that are reliable, scalable, and optimized. This role will play a key part in how our teams use data to support the business.”
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, don’t worry, we make it easy. You’ll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. We’ll represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent.
About Altis Technology
Altis Technology Recruitment is one of Canada's largest independent recruitment firms dedicated to placing I.T. professionals in contract and permanent roles. We represent specialized talent in a variety of disciplines, including Database and Business Intelligence, I.T. Project and Business Management, Application Development, and Network and Systems Infrastructure. Our goal is to introduce the best technical resources to the right employers.