Senior Database Engineer - Permanent - 19250 at LRO Staffing — NeverHard

About the Opportunity A well‑reputed, global software company in the Ottawa area is looking to add a Senior Database Engineer to their growing R&D group. Reporting directly to the VP of R&D, you will own the design, optimization, reliability, and protection of database systems across the Microsoft SQL Server platform while operating within an Agile/Scrum framework. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable database solutions, including conceptual data models and instance configurations for SQL Server. Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune existing database systems to maximize real‑time transactional performance. Define and implement robust security protocols, data backup strategies, and high‑availability solutions. Partner with development teams to support new feature designs, future system capacity planning, and complex production deployments in distributed environments. Qualifications 8+ years of architecting and scaling SQL Server database systems with a focus on high‑availability and real‑time transactional performance. 4+ years managing various DBMS (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.) at scale in live, production environments. Exceptional debugging, performance tuning, and root‑cause analysis skills. Comfort navigating fast‑paced product cycles and juggling shifting priorities in an Agile environment. Ownership mindset with a focus on clean design, automated workflows, and building reliable data platforms. Technical Skills Master‑level understanding of relational database theory, transaction isolation levels, and data modeling. Advanced T‑SQL mastery and deep knowledge of SQL Server internals. Strong experience with Windows Server and PowerShell scripting, and comfort in Linux environments. Nice‑to‑have: hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure, etc.). Benefits Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000, a generous vacation allotment, and a comprehensive benefits package. EEO All candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr