Express Scripts Canada
Healthcare
SeniorDatabaseAdministrator
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“Senior Database Administrator at Express Scripts Canada. Skills: MS SQL Server, Oracle databases, Database administration, Performance tuning. Lead database performance planning. Lead database capacity planning”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Off-hour DB support on rotation, Reference checks, Background verification, Federal government security clearance, Security screening process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Post-secondary education in computer science, information systems, or computer engineering, 10+ years of DBA experience, MS SQL Server and Oracle databases, Experience with data architecting, Experience with large-scale data modeling, Experience with business, Understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices, Experience in capacity planning, Experience with performance tuning, Experience with troubleshooting for SQL Server and Oracle, Experience with multi-site replication, Experience with HA clustering, Experience with disaster recovery solutions, Knowledge of Web Services, Knowledge of SQL, Hands-on experience with enterprise repository tools, Hands-on experience with data modeling tools, Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Proficiency with MS Project, Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Proficiency with MS Visio, Enhanced Reliability Clearance from Federal Government
Nice to Have
Oracle Exadata exposure, DataGuard exposure, VEEAM backup solutions exposure, Experience implementing enterprise data management processes, Experience implementing decision support, Bilingualism (French and English), VEEM backup solutions, Oracle Exadata, DataGuard, Database management/monitoring tools, Microsoft Dynamics, Experience with batch scheduling systems, Knowledge of Pharmacy Benefit Management Industry
What You'll Do.
Lead database performance planning
Lead database capacity planning
Define database frameworks
Define database standards
Collaborate with Project Managers
Collaborate with Software Development
Collaborate with Business Analysts
Ensure successful delivery of initiatives
Manage performance issues in custom code
Develop comprehensive test plans
Maintain testing scripts
Evaluate change management requests
Analyze change request impact
Estimate change request time
Estimate change request cost
Support database monitoring scripts
Write database monitoring scripts
Support database maintenance scripts
Write database maintenance scripts
Define database system architecture
Implement database system architecture
Provide off-hour DB support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project Managers; Software Development; Business Analysts; Senior IS management
Full Job Description
**Job Title:** Senior Database Administrator **Location:** Mississauga **Employment Type:** Full-time **Reason for Vacancy:** Replacement **Work Arrangement:** Hybrid **Department Name:** Adjudication Platform & Databases Department **Pay Typed:** Salaried **Pay Range:** $95,000 – $115,000 Annually + Bonus Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills required and location for this role. **About Us** Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is the leader in health benefits management. Serving over 12 million members, we help insurance carriers, third party administrators, and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge information management systems and technology. Express Scripts Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America, part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company. Together, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians **Job Summary** Express Scripts Canada is seeking a highly experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Production Operations team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of hands-on DBA experience, including advanced expertise in both MS SQL Server and Oracle databases. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and senior IS management to deliver robust database solutions, oversee implementation and maintenance, and drive best practices in database design and administration. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead database performance and capacity planning, defining frameworks and standards. * Collaborate with Project Managers, Software Development, and Business Analysts to ensure successful delivery of multiple initiatives. * Manage performance issues in custom code releas
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