University of Toronto is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Senior Database Administrator. The University of Toronto stands as a global academic powerhouse, celebrated for its diverse range of academic programs that include cutting-edge courses. With world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, U of T offers students a vibrant learning environment. The university’s dynamic and inclusive community serves as a catalyst for innovation, establishing a hub for intellectual growth and discovery in the heart of Toronto. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: University of Toronto
Department: School of Continuing Studies
Division: School of Continuing Studies
Position: Senior Database Administrator
Position Number: 00055131
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $112,241-$143,537 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Location: Toronto, ON
Schedule: Full-Time
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Recruiter: Tom Kituku
Job Requisition Id/Job ID: 33339
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have minimum eight years of experience working as a database administrator and ETL developer
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to work in an office setting, involving extended periods of sitting and computer use
- The candidates should be able to acknowledge the potential need for occasional travel for training or collaborative work
- The candidates should be able to exhibit the capability to attend and actively participate in various team and project meetings
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience working with both RDBMS (Microsoft SQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query performance tuning on SQL Server, MySQL, and Azure/AWS platforms
- The candidates should be proficient in handling large and complex data sets and analyzing volumes of data
- The candidates should possess expertise in creating physical and logical data modeling and administering databases
- The candidates should demonstrate familiarity with SharePoint site collection administration and development
- The candidates should have experience with Power BI and Power Platform, integrating with enterprise-grade databases for reporting
- The candidates should be proficient in Tableau site management, development, and performance tuning
- The candidates should be knowledgeable in system management, performance monitoring, data security, backup, mirroring, replication, change management, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions
- The candidates should have expertise in Online Transactional Processing (OLTP) and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) design concepts
- The candidates should have proven experience leading IT projects
- The candidates should possess exceptional analytical skills, fluency in MS SQL, MySQL, and strong ETL language SQL programming skills
- The candidates should have the ability to design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines and data warehouses
- The candidates should demonstrate effective interpersonal, problem-solving, service orientation, active listening, and organizational skills, along with strong verbal and written communication skills
- The candidates should have proficient experience with data cloud solutions, including Microsoft Azure components such as Data Lake, Data Factory, and Data Bricks, or similar platforms
- The candidates should demonstrate familiarity with student information systems like Destiny One
- The candidates should possess expertise in data architecture and the management of SaaS solutions like Zendesk, Service Now, and Canvas
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to analyze, recommend, and design technical solutions for highly complex IT problems
- The candidates should be able to design and optimize databases, administrate and configure SCS SIS (Destiny One), and database as per the School’s need
- The candidates should be able to plan and implement security measures to safeguard database information
- The candidates should be able to plan and implement tools and procedures to monitor database system performance
- The candidates should be able to develop database schemas and sub-schemas
- The candidates should be able to identify and resolve systemic data integrity issues
- The candidates should be able to configure and maintain various enterprise applications and their databases
- The candidates should be able to lead and plan IT projects, assess the cost, feasibility, and impact of different implementation solutions
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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