Database Administrator

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Database Administrators participate in the design, build, run, and modernization of our databases. They are part of a senior technical team to ensure that our databases are secure, highly available, and recoverable. They effectively administer the databases to ensure that we are satisfying our customer requirements. They troubleshoot and consult with other support teams to resolve issues and implement process improvements to avoid reoccurrences. You will perform all database administration tasks and should be well versed with database features, utilities, and recovery procedures. You must collaborate with application teams to tune SQL to ensure minimal resource consumption and optimal throughput.  You would participate in continuous process improvement throughout the SDLC by creating scripts and procedures to increase the speed of delivery.  You continuously review capacity and predictive reports to efficiently allocate system resources.  Possess knowledge of AWS/Cloud technologies to participate in the cloud journey.  You will participate in on-call duties and are expected to provide senior-level expertise in resolving database issues.

Skills/Proficiencies:

• 3+ years of experience with commercial service infrastructure at both a software and infrastructure level
• 3+ years of experience in any of RDMS databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DB2).
• 3+ years' experience with UNIX/Linux Operating Systems
• Functional skills – System Design and Architecture, DevOps / Deployment automation, Troubleshooting, Service Monitoring.
• Passionate teammate who understands and respects personal & cultural differences
• Ability to work under pressure and be highly adaptable.
• Strong written and communications skills for collaboration with various teams and upper management
• Solid analytical skills, especially in area of translating business requirements into technical design – with a continuous focus on aligning technical roadmap with the immediate and long-term Business strategy.
• Able to adapt and embrace change and support business strategy and vision.
• Knowledge of next-generation design patterns/architecture like micro-services, layered pattern, cloud.
• Strong aptitude for learning new skills and new technologies.
• Participate in on-call duties and provide senior level expertise in troubleshooting and resolving database issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience within a programming and application system environment, with experience and a working knowledge in the following technologies: OS: Linux, Windows; Automation: Terraform, BladeLogic, Chef, Jenkins, Ansible; Cloud: AWS, Azure; Scripting: PowerShell, Perl, Shell Scripts. One of these databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DB2).

Recruitment Process

COVID-19 has accelerated change across our workplace, including our hiring practices. As a result, throughout your application process, you may be asked to connect with us virtually, and may not be required to meet in-person. Our recruiters will explain how virtual interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, and they will be able to answer any questions you might have. 

Background Check Process

Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Employment verification

• Education verification

• Credit inquiry

• Canadian criminal record check

Workplace Flexibility

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible. 

At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.

Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates diversity in all its dimensions.