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Job Summary Job Description What is the opportunity? RBC is looking for an experienced SQL server DBA specialist with minimum of 10+ years of working experience. We are looking for someone provide application DBA support and services but also lead initiatives across the group. This is an exciting position working with SQL server as leading initiatives in the group as well working with the databases in cloud. We are looking for someone within local Toronto area as this is Hybrid working from office position. Data and Analytics (DNA) team is looking for a SQL Server DBA Specialist. The DBA will oversee predominately on-prem and some Azure SQL the creation and maintenance of database & transaction processing environments for application testing, pre-production verification, and production operation. You will provide technical leadership in the area of enterprise level database design, performance tuning, database access, database recovery, HA/DR design to many business-critical applications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven success in fast paced dynamic environment and demonstrated critical thinking, agility, and innovation in executing on multiple, complex projects and supporting multiple business critical applications. This role will provide thoughtful leadership in delivering a holistic, best-in-class DBA service to a portfolio of applications across lines of business and across the whole RBC enterprise. What will you do? Lead in the support of database and transaction management technology and it's deployment and usage standards. Lead application development and support teams in optimal use of database and transaction management technology through creation and communication of standards and walkthrough of critical application components. Ensure that databases are optimally designed, so that applications meet their defined SLA s, reuse of existing database structures is maximized and operational costs are minimized. Provide leadership in ensuring all database and environmental changes are appropriately tested and implemented in such a manner that there is no impact to RBC systems and clients. Provide strong technical knowledge and business subject matter expertise across a wide range of database technologies, with primary focus on SQL server. Provide database related technical support for development and production environment including required level of 7X24 on call support. Define, develop and meet various SLAs for multiple database platforms used in the company. Improve and optimize database administration and management with coding and automation with a focus on the performance, high availability, reliability, and reduce TOIL using SRE practices. Build self-service and self-managing capabilities of our database as a service infrastructure. What do you need to succeed? Must-have A minimum 10+ years of IT operation with strong understanding of SQL server database Architect, structures, theories, principles, and practices. A minimum 10+ years of proven working experience in Microsoft SQL Server technology at database administrator specialist capacity and current on SQL Server releases (i.e. SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019) Knowledge on Database Architecture and able to understand the need to redesign as per best practices. Expert knowledge to analyze performance issue, identify tuning opportunities, implement improvements and advise developers on SQL Server as well as expert knowledge of support and maintaining SQL server on Windows platform Should be proficient in SQL Query Tuning and Slow Query Optimizations with rewrite in an optimized way. Propose and build automated solutions with automation expertise. Experience with High Availability (i.e. FCI, Always On), data management and data processing flowcharting techniques. Deep knowledge and understanding of DB architecture for workload specific understanding of the organization's goals, objectives, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language. Strong root cause analysis, Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. TSQL, Power-shell, CLI and coding expertise. Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to work towards proactive solutions. An expert Knowledge of Indexes and Index Management Ability to use Performance Monitor to gather Metrics to define baselines. Experience using SQL Profiler and examining Execution Plans. Willingness to learn in new technologies. Nice-to-have Some knowledge of public cloud (i.e. Azure, AWS RDS) and SQL server on container (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift etc...) Nice to have other No SQL Databases platforms, knowledge of Dev Ops pipeline (i.e. git and JIRA) Coaching/mentoring skills, good verbal and written communication skills. Attention to client focus and client service What's in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking…

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