About the Role At Morningstar, our shared passion for empowering investors drives our collaboration and commitment. We are looking for a full time Senior SQL Server DBA (MS SQL DBA/SQL Database Administrator). This position is based in our Toronto office, and we follow a hybrid policy of at least 3 days onsite. Mandatory technical skills A minimum of 7 years combined rich work experience in MS SQL Server 2019, 2017, 2016 (or) 2012 versions. A minimum of 2 years of work experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. Must be very hands-on in MS SQL Server database backup and recovery. Must be very hands-on with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server such as Always On availability groups, Database Mirroring, Windows Server Failover Clustering etc. Must be very hands-on with MS SQL Server database upgrades, Production to Test database refreshes (cloning) etc. Must be very hands-on in writing SQL statements (Structured Query Language). Strong database and SQL performance tuning skills. Strong T-SQL database programming and Windows Powershell scripting skills. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for MS SQL Server database administration in the DBA team. Ability to work with cross-functional team members belonging IT Infrastructure, Information Security network storage etc. in articulating and convincing MS SQL Server requirements. Ready to participate in the DBA team on-CALL support rotation and annual Disaster Recovery (DR) tests for MS SQL Server. Soft skills and educational qualifications A Bachelors degree or above preferably in computer science. Rich technical documentation skills. Detail oriented, well organized and self-motivated. A polite and respectful attitude towards team members. A strong sense of urgency and adherence to project/task timelines. Should be willing to work on some weekends (or) late night hours to handle urgent issues. Should follow Database Administration best practices set by Morningstar DBA tech lead (or) DBA manager. Fast learner and be able to take ownership at work. Execute a task/project from start to end by either working with a team or individually/independently. Preferred skills Amazon Redshift Backup and Recovery with CommVault. Oracle (or) MySQL (or) PostgreSQL database administration. Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues. 100_MstarResCanad Morningstar Research, Inc. (Canada) Legal Entity How to Apply for a Job at Morningstar Step 1 When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please fill out this form completely, attaching your resume and cover letter in the approved format. Read the job requirements carefully and make sure to attach writing or design samples as required. Applicants must submit their resume and other information through our corporate website to be considered for a job at Morningstar. No phone calls, please. Step 2 You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application. Step 3 If you are called in for an interview, a representative from Morningstar will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. Be prepared for a rigorous interview process. To make sure you're a good fit for Morningstar and we're a good fit for you, we'll schedule time for you to meet with multiple staff members at all levels of the company. Expect to return for multiple interviews as part of the process. A representative from Morningstar will contact you with the results of your interview—either with a job offer or to let you know our plans for the position. Applicants With Disabilities Who Need Accommodation Morningstar is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 312 384-3900 or email AskHR@morningstar.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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