Azure SQL DBA (6 months Contract)

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Digital is looking for a contractual Azure SQL DBA to join our cloud engineering team, assuming the following responsibilities:

• Design, develop & test enhancements and support MS SQL, Azure SQL DB and Azure MI database systems.
• Provide technical analyses and recommendations in terms of new solutions and supporting existing ones.
• Ability to translate meta data and/or requirements into a DB design and understand the impacts of the design in terms of DB performance so we can ensure the full solution is optimal.
• Develop DDL/DML scripts and enhance DB performance (queries, stored procedures, views, data distribution patterns, etc.).
• Understanding the use of Source Code Management for tracking database scripts using Git or TFVC and its tools (Bitbucket and Azure DevOps).
• Understanding the impact of data encryption in database solutions using Always Encrypted and/or Tokenization.
• Ability to contribute in Agile environments with understanding of its methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and its tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Experience developing ETL solutions with SSIS or Data Factory is an asset.
• Experience working with remote teams.
• 24x7 pager support on a rotating basis.
• Able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Possess good technical presentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to be accountable/responsible for assigned tasks/projects.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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