Database Administrator - MS SQL, Cloud
About the role
An Initial AI Screening will be conducted for this role.
Contract Duration: ASAP - 10/30/2026
Typical Day in Role:
- Configuration planning & deploying MSSQL servers on public cloud and on-premise
- servers.
- Performance tunning, capacity planning and monitoring.
- Database maintenance/housekeeping including database rebuilds/re-indexing/expansion and
- archiving.
- Trouble-shoot MSSQL server problems and assist in the resolution of application problems.
- MSSQL Server Software currency resolution including Patching/Upgrades/Migrations.
- Assist in database code promotions & data fixes following internal change control process.
- Disaster Recovery/High Availability (DR/HA) support with backup, recovery and
- failover/failback of local and remote replicated databases.
- Provide DBA support to development/implementation projects as assigned, doing
- installations, database loading, migrations, testing, and go live support etc.
- Follow Database best practices, security and change control process of the bank.
Must-Have skills:
- 8-10+ years of progressive technical working experience as a Database Administrator.
- 5+ years of experience with Public Cloud including GCP Cloud SQL (MSSQL) and Azure MI/DBaaS/IaaS database administration.
- Hands on experience with MSSQL Services (SSRS/SSAS/SSIS/PolyBase, R Service, Power BI etc.) and MSSQL Instance/Database Installation/Configuration/Hardening.
- Hands on experience with MSSQL Servers 2022/2019/2017, Database Security, HA/DR, Performance & Tuning, Database Backup, and prior versions DB Administration.
- Hands on experience with Scripting and Automation with Power Shell, C#, VB Scripts, SSIS, TSQL etc.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Microsoft and/or Google Data Platform certification.
- Windows Servers 2019/2016 and prior versions.
- AD, Firewall IP/Port, domain trust/authentication methods related to MSSQL/Windows database connectivity.
- Application side tuning vs. server-side tuning.
- Setup MSSQL Always-On, Availability groups & Database Replication.
- Logical & Physical Backup/Recovery/Compression techniques.
Soft Skills:
- You have good analytical, problem solving, trouble shooting and automation skills.
- You are a quick learner, with good communication (verbal/written) skills to be collaborate with other technical teams and business stakeholders. This includes attending meetings and sharing technical documentations.
FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is $50/hr -$62/hr. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
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About Finance Professionals Inc.
WHO WE ARE
We are a specialist FinTech and Financial Services recruitment consultancy. We have been helping clients attract, hire and retain staff across all areas from technology to finance. By being specialists in our sectors, we are able to use our deep and active network of professionals to quickly match the best people with great permanent and contract job opportunities.
WHAT WE DO:
We deliberately work on a small number of assignments allowing us the time to deeply search for talent for your business. By partnering with an excellent client base including Banks, Financial Services Firms, FinTech companies at various stages and established multinationals, we are able to present compelling career opportunities to industry professionals.
SECTORS WE WORK IN: -FinTech -Infrastructure -Financial Systems -Banking & Securities -Wealth Management & Advisory -Fund Management -Fund Services -Payment Services -Financial Services -Insurance -Real Estate Investment Trusts -Real Estate Development -Construction Finance and Private Equity
SKILLS WE PLACE: -Accounting & Finance -Banking Operations & Middle Office -Risk & Compliance -Fund Accounting -PMO -Business Analysts -IT Manager -Cloud Professionals -DBA -Data Specialists -Design -QA & Testing -Developers
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Database Administrator - MS SQL, Cloud
About the role
An Initial AI Screening will be conducted for this role.
Contract Duration: ASAP - 10/30/2026
Typical Day in Role:
- Configuration planning & deploying MSSQL servers on public cloud and on-premise
- servers.
- Performance tunning, capacity planning and monitoring.
- Database maintenance/housekeeping including database rebuilds/re-indexing/expansion and
- archiving.
- Trouble-shoot MSSQL server problems and assist in the resolution of application problems.
- MSSQL Server Software currency resolution including Patching/Upgrades/Migrations.
- Assist in database code promotions & data fixes following internal change control process.
- Disaster Recovery/High Availability (DR/HA) support with backup, recovery and
- failover/failback of local and remote replicated databases.
- Provide DBA support to development/implementation projects as assigned, doing
- installations, database loading, migrations, testing, and go live support etc.
- Follow Database best practices, security and change control process of the bank.
Must-Have skills:
- 8-10+ years of progressive technical working experience as a Database Administrator.
- 5+ years of experience with Public Cloud including GCP Cloud SQL (MSSQL) and Azure MI/DBaaS/IaaS database administration.
- Hands on experience with MSSQL Services (SSRS/SSAS/SSIS/PolyBase, R Service, Power BI etc.) and MSSQL Instance/Database Installation/Configuration/Hardening.
- Hands on experience with MSSQL Servers 2022/2019/2017, Database Security, HA/DR, Performance & Tuning, Database Backup, and prior versions DB Administration.
- Hands on experience with Scripting and Automation with Power Shell, C#, VB Scripts, SSIS, TSQL etc.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Microsoft and/or Google Data Platform certification.
- Windows Servers 2019/2016 and prior versions.
- AD, Firewall IP/Port, domain trust/authentication methods related to MSSQL/Windows database connectivity.
- Application side tuning vs. server-side tuning.
- Setup MSSQL Always-On, Availability groups & Database Replication.
- Logical & Physical Backup/Recovery/Compression techniques.
Soft Skills:
- You have good analytical, problem solving, trouble shooting and automation skills.
- You are a quick learner, with good communication (verbal/written) skills to be collaborate with other technical teams and business stakeholders. This includes attending meetings and sharing technical documentations.
FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is $50/hr -$62/hr. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
Not the right fit? Search for Database Administrator jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Finance Professionals Inc.
WHO WE ARE
We are a specialist FinTech and Financial Services recruitment consultancy. We have been helping clients attract, hire and retain staff across all areas from technology to finance. By being specialists in our sectors, we are able to use our deep and active network of professionals to quickly match the best people with great permanent and contract job opportunities.
WHAT WE DO:
We deliberately work on a small number of assignments allowing us the time to deeply search for talent for your business. By partnering with an excellent client base including Banks, Financial Services Firms, FinTech companies at various stages and established multinationals, we are able to present compelling career opportunities to industry professionals.
SECTORS WE WORK IN: -FinTech -Infrastructure -Financial Systems -Banking & Securities -Wealth Management & Advisory -Fund Management -Fund Services -Payment Services -Financial Services -Insurance -Real Estate Investment Trusts -Real Estate Development -Construction Finance and Private Equity
SKILLS WE PLACE: -Accounting & Finance -Banking Operations & Middle Office -Risk & Compliance -Fund Accounting -PMO -Business Analysts -IT Manager -Cloud Professionals -DBA -Data Specialists -Design -QA & Testing -Developers