Senior SQL Database Administrator (Azure SQL)

Job Description

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🚨 We’re Hiring: Senior SQL Database Administrator (Azure SQL) – Mississauga, ON | Hybrid 🚨
We’re looking to bring an experienced SQL DBAs onboard immediately
🧠 This is NOT your typical DBA role.
You’ll be working in a modern, cloud-first environment – partnering closely with Cloud Engineering and SRE teams on Azure SQL performance, automation, and infrastructure.
🔧 Role Overview:
📍 Location: Mississauga, ON
🏠 Hybrid: 3-4 days in-office per week
💼 Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Open to Contract)
🕒 Start Date: ASAP (targeting by end of March)
✅ What You’ll Bring:
3+ years of hands-on Azure SQL (cloud) experience
7+ years with MS SQL Server administration
Strong expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing
Experience with high availability solutions (AlwaysOn, clustering, replication)
Proficiency in backup/recovery & disaster recovery strategies
Scripting with PowerShell
Bonus: Azure DevOps, Azure Data Factory, PostgreSQL
🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile:
Based in Mississauga, Etobicoke, Downtown Toronto, Brampton, or nearby
Able to commute 30–45 minutes max to the office
Experienced collaborating with DevOps or Cloud/SRE teams
Strong communicator with problem-solving mindset
This is a great opportunity to join a technically advanced, highly collaborative environment where your work directly impacts system performance and uptime for critical business applications.
📩 Apply now or DM me if you’re interested to tinak@corgta.com!