07/16/2026
Address:
4100 Gordon Baker Road
Technology
Provides expert database administration and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) support for enterprise database platforms. Responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and reliability (24/7/365) of database environments across on‑premises and cloud (AWS RDS).
Contributes to the transformation of technology operations into an outcome-based, automation-first operating model, enabling:
- Clear end-to-end accountability
- Reduced manual effort through automation and self-healing capabilities
- Measurable improvements in reliability, cost efficiency, and risk management
- Shifts from activity-based metrics to outcome-based metrics (availability, resiliency, cost)
- Uses automation as the primary execution engine (AIOps, self-healing)
- Reduces operational demand through engineering and automation
- Improves service reliability, cost-to-serve, and operational risk
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain Oracle, MSSQL, and AWS RDS platforms, ensuring high availability and performance
- Proactively monitor systems; troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis (RCA)
- Participate in on-call rotation and support major incident resolution
- Execute database changes in alignment with BMO change management and risk frameworks
- Apply SRE principles (SLI/SLO, reliability engineering) to improve system stability
- Develop and maintain automation solutions (Python, Bash, Ansible, TypeScript) to reduce manual effort
- Implement Configuration as Code (CaC) and automated provisioning/patching
- Integrate Liquibase with CI/CD pipelines for controlled, auditable deployments
- Enhance observability capabilities using tools such as OEM, CloudWatch, Dynatrace
- Drive proactive monitoring, self-healing capabilities, and MTTR reduction
- Administer:
- Oracle and MSSQL (on-premises and cloud)
- AWS RDS environments
- Oracle GoldenGate replication
- Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
- Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
- Ensure security, access controls, and compliance standards
- Conduct performance tuning and query optimization using tools such as:
- AWR, OEM
- SQL Profiler, Performance Monitor
- Troubleshoot and resolve:
- Database integrity issues
- Blocking, deadlocks, and concurrency issues
- Replication and high availability issues
- Connectivity and resource contention (CPU, memory, I/O, storage)
- Perform capacity planning and identify system constraints proactively
- Optimize resource utilization and improve overall system efficiency
- Identify and implement cloud cost optimization opportunities
- Design and implement efficient methods to store, organize, and access data
- Support data lifecycle management (create, update, archive, delete)
- Build scalable, maintainable database solutions aligned with enterprise standards
- Enable solutions requiring minimal operational overhead through automation
- Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for database platforms
- Provide input into strategic initiatives and operational improvements
- Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning across teams
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
Qualifications & Experience
- 7+ years of enterprise database administration experience
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Strong hands-on expertise with:
- Oracle and MSSQL
- AWS RDS
- Oracle GoldenGate
- Experience working in mission-critical, high-availability environments (24/7 support)
Core Skills
- Automation & scripting: Ansible, TypeScript, Python, Bash
- Database DevOps: Liquibase, CI/CD integration
- Observability & monitoring: OEM, CloudWatch
- Strong troubleshooting skills across:
- Performance issues
- Replication and HA setups
- Availability and incident response
- Understanding of SRE principles (SLI/SLO, reliability, resiliency)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Nice to Have Knowledge
- ServiceNow (SNOW)
- Advanced experience with Dynatrace (DT)
- Exposure to cloud-native / platform engineering models
- Relevant certifications:
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- AWS Certified Database – Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
$75,900.00 - $141,900.00
Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
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