Database Administrator II

Overview

We don’t just build networks, we build communities. From our roots in Liberty Village to our growing footprint across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, Beanfield has spent 35+ years connecting people through a robust, independently owned fibre-optic network.

With 500+ employees and an entrepreneurial mindset, we move fast, think creatively, and stay connected to the people who make Beanfield what it is. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-impact environment where your work matters, you will feel right at home.

Our headquarters is located in Toronto’s super-hip Liberty Village, surrounded by great coffee, food, energy, and creativity—making it a great place to collaborate in person.

• We Are Challengers
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  We lead the way. We disrupt the industry by thinking differently, moving quickly, and taking ownership. We operate with a startup mentality and believe in building and investing in our own infrastructure, and our people.
• We Are United
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  We operate as one team. Collaboration is core to how we work, and every idea matters. We believe strong partnerships and shared ownership lead to better outcomes.
• We Care
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  We care deeply about our employees, partners, customers, and communities. We build trust through open communication, thoughtful decisions, and a relentless focus on our brand and customer experience.

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dedicated team and manage the full lifecycle of our Postgre

SQL and MySQL databases. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our databases, including design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and performance tuning. Your primary goal will be to ensure high levels of data and system availability while maintaining the integrity of our database infrastructure. You will independently manage and deliver end-to-end projects, taking full ownership from concept to completion.

You will mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members. You will also develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures that govern our databases and their associated software. This is a critical position that requires a commitment to excellence and reliability. Please note that this role includes special working conditions, such as the need to work after-hours or on weekends as required by project and business needs.

• Installation & Configuration:
  Install, configure, and upgrade Postgre
  
  SQL databases and associated tools.
• Performance Tuning:
  Monitor database performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and optimize SQL queries to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Backup & Recovery:
  Develop and implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery plans, to guarantee data integrity and availability.
• Development Support:
  Collaborate with development teams to support database design, create schemas, and optimize application-to-database interactions.
• Troubleshooting & Support:
  Diagnose and resolve database issues promptly, including providing rotational on-call support for critical systems.
• Documentation:
  Maintain thorough and current documentation for all database configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Capacity Planning:
  Analyze database storage and performance metrics to forecast and plan for future capacity needs.
• Responsible for high-level design of Beanfield’s database system including selection, planning, ensuring the architecture align with long-term business goals.
• Lead database migration initiatives such as moving on-premises to cloud.
• Design, implement, and maintain the entire HA/DR strategy for mission-critical systems.
• Design and deploy HA/DR solutions, such as streaming replication, Patroni, or pgpool-II, to minimize downtime.
• Define and enforce enterprise-wide database security policies.
• Manage user permissions and access controls and conduct regular security audits.
• Automate routine database tasks like maintenance and monitoring using scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
• Identify and implement tools and processes to improve performance, efficiency, and reduce the risk of human error.

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Database…