Senior Database Administrator

About The Role

At Morningstar, our shared passion for empowering investors drives our collaboration and commitment. We are looking for a full time Senior SQL Server DBA (MS SQL DBA / SQL Database Administrator).

Position Location

Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 days onsite per week)

Job Responsibilities

• A minimum of 7 years combined rich work experience in MS SQL Server 2019, 2017, 2016 (or) 2012 versions.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Must be very hands‑on in MS SQL Server database backup and recovery.
• Must be very hands‑on with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server such as Always On availability groups, Database Mirroring, Windows Server Failover Clustering etc.
• Must be very hands‑on with MS SQL Server database upgrades, Production to Test database refreshes (cloning) etc.
• Must be very hands‑on in writing SQL statements (Structured Query Language).
• Strong database and SQL performance tuning skills.
• Strong T‑SQL database programming and Windows Powershell scripting skills.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for MS SQL Server database administration in the DBA team.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional team members belonging IT Infrastructure, Information Security network storage etc. in articulating and convincing MS SQL Server requirements.
• Ready to participate in the DBA team on‑CALL support rotation and annual Disaster Recovery (DR) tests for MS SQL Server.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Base Salary Compensation Range

$90,489.00‑132,711.00

Incentive Target Percentage

12.5% Annual

Hybrid Work Environment

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in‑person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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