DB2 & PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Job description
Job Description

Job Title: DB2 & PostgreSQL Database Administrator (with Snowflake & Azure Experience)

Location: Toronto, Canada (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite/Week)

Type: Contract (1 Year, with possible extension)

Weekly Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Overview:

We’re seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator with strong experience in DB2 and PostgreSQL, along with hands-on expertise in Snowflake, Azure cloud services, and DevOps tools. The ideal candidate will be proactive, security-conscious, and capable of operating in a high-availability, high-security environment.

Core Responsibilities:

Administer and support DB2 and/or PostgreSQL databases in production and development environments

Manage and maintain Snowflake data warehouse solutions

Handle deployment and monitoring tasks using Jenkins, GitLab/Bitbucket, and Linux/Unix platforms

Ensure systems are secure, fault-tolerant, and highly available

Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations

Implement and maintain database security (encryption, masking, certificates, SSH, VPN, etc.)

Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Engineering teams to automate processes and improve performance

Document processes, configurations, and best practices thoroughly

Required Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years of DB2 or PostgreSQL administration experience

2+ years of Snowflake administration and development experience

Solid experience with cloud-based PaaS database services

Proficiency with Jenkins, GitLab/Bitbucket, Linux/Unix

Experience supporting high-availability and fault-tolerant systems

Strong security awareness and experience with PKI, SSH, VPNs, encryption

Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Effective communicator at all organizational levels

Preferred / Bonus Skills:

Advanced Azure cloud experience

Deployment via Terraform and infrastructure-as-code methodologies

Exposure to Azure Cosmos DB or similar technologies

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, load balancers, and firewalls

Prior experience with PCI-DSS, or in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government)

Familiarity with ITIL framework, JBoss, or WebSphere

Passion for automation and documentation

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