Senior Database Administrator (Oracle, SQL Server, AWS RDS & Automation)
BMO · Toronto, Canada · 1d ago
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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our NACB Database Deployment and Support Team. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, security, performance, and reliability of enterprise database platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS RDS, Oracle GoldenGate, and database automation technologies. This individual will work closely with application teams, infrastructure teams, and fellow database engineers to support critical business applications and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Database Operations & Support
- Provide day-to-day administration and support for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and AWS RDS database environments.
- Monitor database health, performance, and availability, ensuring compliance with service level objectives.
- Investigate and resolve database incidents, problems, and operational issues in a timely manner.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
- Participate in an on-call support rotation and assist with major incident resolution activities.
- Support database changes, releases, upgrades, and maintenance activities while minimizing production risk.
Database Platform Management
- Administer and maintain Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments, including AWS RDS platforms.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Oracle GoldenGate replication environments.
- Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.
- Support database patching, upgrades, migrations, and platform lifecycle management.
- Ensure database security, compliance, and operational best practices are consistently followed.
Automation & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
- Utilize Configuration as Code (CaC) principles for database provisioning, configuration, and maintenance.
- Implement and support database deployment automation using Liquibase and CI/CD pipelines.
- Create and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Contribute to observability, monitoring, and reliability initiatives across database platforms.
- Identify opportunities for performance tuning, optimization, and cost reduction.
Collaboration & Technical Consulting
- Work closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, and SRE teams to support project delivery and operational stability.
- Provide technical guidance on database design, deployment, migration, and performance optimization.
- Support audit, risk, compliance, and security review activities.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions, documentation, and operational process improvements.
- Participate in technology evaluations and innovation initiatives related to databases, cloud, automation, and AI.
Qualifications & Skills
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise database administration and support, preferably within financial services or a highly regulated environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience supporting cloud database platforms, including AWS RDS.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate replication, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Experience with automation and scripting using Python, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell, or equivalent tools.
- Hands-on experience with Liquibase or similar database deployment automation tools.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), AWS CloudWatch, Dynatrace, or equivalent.
- Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and operational excellence practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Certifications
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- AWS Certified Database Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
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The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
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