Senior Database Administrator (SRE & Automation Focus)

Application Deadline:

07/16/2026

Address: 4100 Gordon Baker Road

Job Family Group:

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

Salary:

$75,900.00 - $141,900.00

Pay Type:

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 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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