DB team Lead

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The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Oracle and MSSQL (including AWS RDS), Oracle GoldenGate, and database automation, as well as strong leadership and collaboration skills to work closely with the DB manager and support team operations. This role will lead a group of DBAs, coordinate workload distribution, follow up on problem and incident tickets, and drive automation and optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Incident Management:

• Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the database team, ensuring high availability and performance of all database systems (Oracle, MSSQL, RDS).
• Manage and triage problem tickets and incidents; ensure timely follow-up, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Oversee change and release processes to minimize risk to production environments.
• Participate in on-call rotations, leading incident resolution during major outages or database-related issues.

Database Platform Management:

• Provide deep technical leadership on Oracle and MSSQL platforms, including AWS RDS services.
• Administer and monitor Oracle GoldenGate replication environments.
• Ensure reliable backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies across all supported platforms.
• Apply Configuration as Code (CaC) and automation techniques to streamline provisioning, patching, upgrades, and monitoring tasks.

Automation & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead database automation efforts to reduce manual operations and improve deployment consistency using tools such as Liquibase.
• Promote version-controlled, repeatable, and auditable database deployments through Liquibase integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Use scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible) to automate routine DBA tasks.
• Promote DevOps/SRE practices by integrating observability, monitoring, and reliability into database operations.
• Identify and implement performance tuning opportunities to improve database efficiency and cost optimization.

Collaboration & Strategic Support:

• Work closely with the DB manager to align database operations with business and IT strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with system admins, SREs, developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Act as a liaison during audits, ensuring adherence to security, compliance, and best practice standards.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and workload planning for DBA team members.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in enterprise-level database administration and support (preferably in banking or financial services).
• Strong expertise in Oracle and MSSQL, with hands-on experience managing cloud-based RDS deployments.
• Proficient in Oracle GoldenGate setup, troubleshooting, and replication strategies.
• Experience with automation/scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible), and Liquibase for database change management.
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Dynatrace).
• Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles applied to database environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred Certifications (Optional but a plus):

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• AWS Certified Database - Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Nice to have knowledge :

• SNOW
• DT

• Linux including Redhat
• Linux System administration experience

Note: This is a hybrid role- 2 days/week in office

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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