Database Engineer
City : Toronto
Category : Associate
Industry : Financial Technology
Employer : Broadridge Financial Solutions
Broadridge is hiring! We’re seeking a Database Engineer to join our stellar team! You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing scalable and high-performance databases across the organization. This position focuses on ensuring the availability, integrity, security, and performance of databases while continuously improving the data infrastructure to meet evolving business needs. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and offers a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence twice a week.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and performant databases to support diverse business applications, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather database requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Provide mentorship for DBA Operators.
Participate in an on-call rotation schedule to ensure 24/7 availability and response to critical incidents.
Design and roll-out effective database security, protection, and integrity controls to the Database Administrators.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in database administration and DevOps technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement CI/CD pipelines for database changes and version control processes.
Automate routine database administration tasks and create scripts to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Troubleshoot and consult with project teams for resolution on complex technical issues or business situations and make recommendations to improve or enhance existing architectural direction for future system offerings.
Plan, architect, and design cost database capacity and trending solutions with the DB Licensing & Cost team.
Qualifications:
Proven experience (6+ years) in database engineering, administration, and management.
Proficiency in database architecture, design, implementation, and optimization.
Strong understanding of relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Greenplum, or DB2 and related technologies.
Familiarity with NoSQL databases (Marklogic, MongoDB, Couchbase, Cassandra, and Redis) is a plus.
Expertise in implementing and managing database infrastructure in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with CI/CD methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Terraform, GitLab).
Experience in Data pipelines, ETL, ELT.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
Knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
Solid understanding of database security principles and best practices.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Shell) for automation and data manipulation tasks.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Familiarity with NoSQL databases (Marklogic, MongoDB, Couchbase, Cassandra, and Redis) is a plus.
This is a hybrid role and requires 2x a week in a Broadridge office
Recruitment Process
Throughout your application process, you may be asked to connect with us virtually or in-person. Our recruiters will explain how hybrid interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, and they will be able to answer any questions you might have.
Background Check Process
Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:
Employment verification
Education verification
Credit inquiry
Canadian criminal record check
Workplace Flexibility
We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible.
At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.
Accessibility & Accommodation
Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.
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