Database Administrator (6 Months Contract Position)

EllisDon•Mississauga, ON

17h•CA$60 - CA$90

About The Position

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
At least 8 years of full-time experience in the software engineering industry, including hands-on roles in database administration and architecture.
Proven skill to earn the trust of business stakeholders by proactively initiating, leading, and successfully delivering complex projects and new business initiatives.
Extensive DBA experience managing and optimizing enterprise databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle, and PostgreSQL, with a track record of implementing robust solutions for high-demand environments.
Expertise in query optimization, data partitioning, indexing strategies, and database replication, PII data Encryption coupled with a deep understanding of distributed NoSQL systems—including eventual consistency and advanced scalability models.
Demonstrated experience configuring and maintaining enterprise cloud backup solutions, regularly conducting disaster recovery drills to ensure uninterrupted business operations and compliance.
Practical experience with at least one major cloud platform—Azure, GCP, or AWS.
Hands-on expertise in server administration and system monitoring across Linux and Windows platforms, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable database operations, with proficiency in scripting and automation.
Ability to translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions, clearly articulating trade-offs and technical considerations to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate certification in Azure, GCP, or AWS cloud technologies.
Agile team experience with Scrum and Kanban software delivery.
Proficient in Datadog/Splunk/Grafana monitoring tools.
Familiar with HashiCorp Vault and Boundary for secure access management.
Knowledge of IaC tools like Crossplane or ArgoCD.
Experience with SOC2 and ISO audit processes.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with application developers and QA team members to architect robust solutions for application hosting on cloud platforms.
Design, deploy, and manage cloud-native and managed databases such as MySQL DB and Atlas MongoDB.
Develop and enhance high-availability, disaster recovery, and replication strategies that align with the organization’s business risk tolerance.
Optimize query performance, indexing strategies, storage tiers, and cost to ensure efficient database operations.
Lead database upgrades, migrations, and security patch implementations with minimal disruption, taking ownership of the end-to-end architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance of enterprise database platforms.
Establish and enforce database standards, best practices, and operational runbooks to maintain consistency and quality across all systems.
Oversee and audit security, access controls, encryption, and compliance requirements, including SOC2 and internal controls, to ensure regulatory adherence and data protection.
Automate database and backup operations using Infrastructure as Code and scripting to Integrate database lifecycle and backup visibility into CI/CD and monitoring platforms.