Database AdministratorAmerican Iron and Metal • Montréal, Québec, Canada

Database Administrator

American Iron and Metal • Montréal, Québec, Canada

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Operational Ownership (~70%)

Act as the technical owner for enterprise database platforms (on-premises and cloud), including day-to-day administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Manage and optimize databases across legacy and modern technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Raven DB, Cosmos, MySQL / PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Progress, etc.).
Ensure high availability, performance, and capacity through proactive monitoring, tuning, and maintenance (indexing, statistics, partitioning, resource governance, etc.).
Design, implement, and regularly test backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery and failover procedures.
Maintain strong security and compliance posture : user access management, roles and permissions, data encryption, auditing, and alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Perform and coordinate regular maintenance activities such as patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation with minimal impact to business operations.
Provide tier-3 support for complex incidents and production issues, including participation in an on-call rotation where required.

Project & Engineering Work (~30%)

Participate in infrastructure and application projects : new system implementations, database refactoring, consolidations, and modernization initiatives.

Collaborate with solution architects, developers, and business analysts to design scalable and resilient database solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.

Lead or support migration efforts from legacy platforms to modern environments (e.g., on-prem to cloud, version upgrades, re-platforming and re-architecture).

Contribute to the standardization and automation of database operations (e.g., Infrastructure as Code, CI / CD integration, configuration management, scripting).

Produce and maintain clear documentation : runbooks, topology diagrams, DR procedures, standards, and operational guidelines.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

10+ years of progressive experience as a Database Administrator in medium to large enterprise environments.

Proven experience managing mission-critical, 24 / 7 environments with strict SLAs.

Strong knowledge of performance tuning & optimization (execution plans, indexes, waits, locking / blocking).

Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery (Always On, clustering, log shipping, replication, etc.).

Strong knowledge of backup, restore, and DR strategy design and execution.

Experience with security hardening and least privilege access control.

Experience with cloud database services (Azure, AWS) and hybrid architecture.

Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, T-SQL / PL-SQL, etc.).

Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM / Bicep, Terraform, Ansible) is an asset.

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Personal Attributes & Soft Skills

Continuous learner who actively keeps up with new database technologies, patterns, and best practices while respecting the realities of legacy systems.

Self-starter with strong initiative; able to identify issues, propose solutions, and execute with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated accountability and ownership – you treat the environment as if it were your own.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure during critical incidents.

Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical topics into clear language for non-technical stakeholders.

Collaborative mindset; comfortable working with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, development, and business units.

Organized and disciplined with good documentation habits and attention to detail.

Language & Work Environment

Fully bilingual in English and French (spoken and written).

Comfortable working in a hybrid model, combining remote work with on-site presence as needed for operational and project activities.

Willingness to participate in off-hours maintenance windows and an on-call rotation for critical systems support.

Additional Information

Competitive salary and other benefits;

Group insurance and RRSP program;

Company-wide events throughout the year (barbecue, Christmas party, etc.);

Free on-site gym;

Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);

Dynamic and rewarding work environment - work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!

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