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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SQL Server DBA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a SQL Server DBA within Data Management Services (DMS), your primary role will be as a Database Engineer providing technical leadership in all facets SQL Server’s use at Sunlife, both on prem and in cloud. The role consists of occasional participation in on-call, after-hours and weekend support of projects, infrastructure activities, as well as various disaster recovery exercises as may be required.

• Support technical leadership and direction for SQL Server. Designing new patterns of deployment, evaluating new tools to improve DMS’ service to their clients
• Assist with defining and documenting best practices for the global deployments of SQL Server
• Grow knowledge of various emerging technologies, cloud technologies, DevOps tools and processes, and vendor applications
• Progress in the role to becoming a point of contact for application architects or cloud teams for various engineering project initiatives requiring non-standard deployment patterns
• Constantly research better ways of implementing SQL Server and related technologies to improve stability, reduce cost, and improve security