Database Administrator
Manage and support mission-critical SQL Server infrastructure within a large enterprise environment. Responsibilities include independent production environment management and participating in an on-call support rotation.
- Remote
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Apply by Sep 11, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (Contract) Location: Calgary, AB (Primarily Remote – occasional onsite as needed) Duration: Long-term contract We're looking for a Senior SQL Server DBA to join a large enterprise environment supporting mission-critical SQL Server infrastructure. This is a hands-on role for someone who can quickly step in, independently manage complex production environments, and participate in an on-call rotation. Key Requirements 8+ years of senior SQL Server DBA experience Deep expertise with SQL Server 2016+ Strong experience with: Performance tuning & optimization Always On Availability Groups Backup & Disaster Recovery Replication T-SQL & PowerShell scripting SQL Server upgrades, migrations & patching Experience with Azure SQL, VMware, and enterprise monitoring tools (SolarWinds, SCOM, SentryOne, Redgate, etc.) Experience with Commvault, ServiceNow, and ITIL environments is an asset Comfortable working independently and participating in an on-call support rotation
What you’ll do
Manage and support mission-critical SQL Server infrastructure within a large enterprise environment. Responsibilities include independent production environment management and participating in an on-call support rotation.
Requirements
Requires over 8 years of senior SQL Server DBA experience with deep expertise in SQL Server 2016+. Candidates must be proficient in performance tuning, disaster recovery, and scripting with T-SQL and PowerShell.
Other relevant skills
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- SQL Server
- Performance Tuning
- Always On Availability Groups
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Replication
- T-SQL
- PowerShell
- Azure SQL
- VMware
- SolarWinds
- SCOM
- SentryOne
- Redgate
- Commvault
- ServiceNow
- ITIL
Job areas
- Data & Analytics
- Technology
- Software
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 11, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Location requirements
- Country, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available