Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

• Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (Tuesday and 3rd Friday)
• Pay Rate: $72.39/hr - $85.44/hr
• Contract Length: 6 Months with possibility for extension

Senior Azure SQL Database Administrator position for a leading client.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks using Query Store and execution plans, tuning queries, and addressing resource contention. Collaborate with development teams to optimize application-database interactions and reduce latency. Includes capacity planning, scaling strategies, and root cause analysis for critical incidents.
• Deep expertise in Azure SQL PaaS, including understanding of system limitations, resource models (DTU/vCore), Hyperscale architecture, and best practices for performance tuning and scalability.

Must-Have Requirements

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