About Company
At Career.zycto, we’re building the future of data-driven solutions, and it all starts with robust infrastructure. We empower our teams to innovate, creating groundbreaking platforms that redefine industry standards. For a Database Administrator, this means an environment rich with complex challenges and opportunities to implement cutting-edge database technologies. Join a collaborative culture where your expertise directly impacts our success, ensuring the integrity and performance of the systems our clients rely on daily. We value continuous learning and provide the resources to grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Job Description
Career.zycto is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Database Administrator to join our dynamic team in Vernon, British Columbia. In this pivotal full-time role, you will be the guardian of our critical data assets, ensuring their integrity, security, and optimal performance across various platforms. We rely on our data infrastructure to drive innovation and deliver exceptional services, making your contribution essential to our continued success. As a DBA, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our complex database systems. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and business intelligence teams to support existing applications, facilitate new deployments, and continuously improve our data architecture. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive problem-solver with a passion for data management and a commitment to excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are eager to tackle challenging projects that make a real impact, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and functions to support application development.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all database systems through proactive monitoring, tuning, and optimization.
- Develop, test, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data.
- Manage database security, user access, and permissions in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data discrepancies.
- Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patching with minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries and ensure efficient data access patterns.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and disaster recovery plans.
Required Skills
- Proven expertise with relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, including advanced query writing, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
- Knowledge of database security best practices and implementation.
- Familiarity with operating systems (Linux/Windows Server) and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex database performance issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL).
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional).
- Experience with data warehousing concepts and Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and industry certifications.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to click the application link below to submit their resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
