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/hrContract Length:6 Months with possibility for extensionSenior Azure SQL Database Administrator position for a leading client.ResponsibilitiesMonitoring 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 RequirementsTotal years of experience: 10+Extensive experience as a Senior/Expert DBA in Azure SQL environmentsProven experience managing very large databases (40TB+)Strong expertise ...