Senior Database Administrator

Requisition ID: 263915 

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise database platforms, including Redis, PostgreSQL (on-premise and GCP CloudSQL), and MongoDB (on-premise and Atlas). 

The role ensures high availability, performance, scalability, and security of database environments supporting mission-critical banking applications across on-premise and cloud (GCP) platforms. 

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will: 

• Administer and support: Redis (standalone, clustered, enterprise, cloud), PostgreSQL (on-premise and GCP CloudSQL), MongoDB (on-premise and MongoDB Atlas) 
• Deploy, configure, and maintain database environments across hybrid (cloud + on-premise) platforms 
• Perform installations, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of database platforms  
• Deploy and manage Redis environments supporting real-time and high-performance applications 
• Troubleshoot Redis-related issues and support application teams in resolving database bottlenecks 
• Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of Redis clusters 
• Manage and operate GCP CloudSQL PostgreSQL instances, including provisioning and lifecycle management 
• Support cloud adoption initiatives and migration from on-premise databases to GCP 
• Maintain consistency and reliability across hybrid database environments 
• Experience deploying databases “on public cloud and on-premise servers” 
• Design and implement PostgreSQL clusters with replication and high availability setups  
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and database capacity planning 
• Manage PostgreSQL upgrades, patching, and migrations across environments 
• Independently manage MongoDB installations in Linux and cloud (GCP/Atlas) environments  
• Implement replica sets and sharded clusters across multi-data center deployments  
• Ensure security, backup/recovery, and compliance standards are met 
• Monitor database performance across all platforms and environments 
• Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to support business growth 
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks 
• Performance tuning, capacity planning and monitoring 
• Design and maintain HA architectures (replication, clustering, failover mechanisms) 
• Implement and test backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes 
• Ensure compliance with RTO/RPO requirements 
• DR/HA support with backup, recovery and failover/failback 
• Provide DBA support for development and implementation projects 
• Support database setup, migration, testing, and production go-live activities 
• Collaborate with application teams to improve database performance and design 
• Automate routine DBA activities using scripting (Python, Shell, etc.) 
• Improve monitoring, alerting, and operational efficiency 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of database platform standards 
• Ensure adherence to Bank security policies and database standards 
• Implement access controls, encryption, and audit mechanisms 
• Follow change management and operational governance processes 
• Support hundreds of database instances across multiple platforms (Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) 
• Operate in a multi-region environment (Canada / LATAM / Cloud) 
• Work as part of a distributed DBA team across regions 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 8–10+ years of database administration experience 
• Proven experience managing multiple database technologies (Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) 
• Experience working in cloud environments (GCP CloudSQL preferred) 
• Experience with mission-critical, high-availability environments 
• Redis - Data structures, clustering, performance tuning, PostgreSQL, Replication, HA, performance tuning, database upgrades  
• MongoDB - Replica sets, sharding, Atlas deployments  
• Cloud Platforms - GCP CloudSQL (PostgreSQL), hybrid deployments 
• Operating Systems & Tools - Linux (RHEL/Unix), Scripting: Shell/Python, Monitoring and observability tools 

What's in it for you? 

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans. 
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.   
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.  
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one. 
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration. 
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs. 

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our  Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.