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Senior Sre (Db2/Postgres)

Job Category: hybrid

Location: Toronto, On M5M 3G5

Job Type:Full Time

Job Posted: 2025-07-08

Job Description

  • Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

    We are urgently seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a strong background in DB2 and PostgreSQL database administration to join our team in Toronto. This hybrid role requires 3 days a week onsite collaboration.

    As a Senior SRE, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our core systems. You will leverage your expertise in Linux, database administration, and SRE principles to support our 24/7 infrastructure.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage and administer DB2 and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and high availability.
    • Administer and develop solutions on Snowflake data warehouses.
    • Work with cloud PaaS database services.
    • Automate deployment and operational tasks using tools like Jenkins and GitLab/Bitbucket.
    • Maintain and troubleshoot Linux/Unix environments.
    • Support highly available and fault-tolerant systems, participating in on-call rotations.
    • Implement and enforce database security best practices (encryption, masking, certificates).
    • Apply expert problem-solving methodologies to complex issues.

    Technical Qualifications:

    • 12+ years of overall experience, with a focus on senior or lead roles.
    • 5+ years of DB2 or PostgreSQL database administration experience.
    • 2+ years of Snowflake data warehouse administration and development experience.
    • Demonstrated experience with cloud PaaS database services.
    • Proficiency with Jenkins, GitLab/Bitbucket.
    • Extensive Linux/Unix experience.
    • Proven experience supporting highly available and fault-tolerant systems.
    • Strong understanding of database security concepts (Encryption, Masking, Certificates, PKI, SSH, VPN).
    • Exceptional problem analysis and resolution skills.
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5M 3G5

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