Junior Database Administrator

THE COMPANY

Pala Interactive Canada Inc., operating as Boyd Interactive, is a full service real-money and social gaming technology provider and operator which caters to both B2C and B2B markets in Canada and the United States. Boyd Interactive offers a full spectrum of games, including casino, bingo, and poker, across all distribution channels (web, download, tablet & smartphone). Boyd Interactive has 150 employees in Toronto, New Jersey, California, and Texas.

Boyd Interactive’s strengths lie in its relentless focus on high-quality, high-functioning, immersive software platforms and the diverse employees supporting these initiatives, and with recent developments in legislation, the online gaming industry is poised for rapid growth.

Boyd Interactive is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE – “BYD”).

The Junior Database Administrator will be a skilled individual who will continue to develop and support RedHat, CentOS, Tomcat Java server infrastructure, MySQL databases and Amazon cloud infrastructure across the Pala web and mobile gaming platforms.

Position Summary - Junior Database Administrator

We are seeking a motivated Junior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Infrastructure & Operations team. This role supports MySQL databases, Linux servers, and AWS infrastructure for high-volume gaming platforms while working alongside senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with administration and maintenance of MySQL databases.

Monitor database health, performance, and availability.

Perform backups, restores, and disaster recovery tasks.

Support MySQL replication and database patching.

Troubleshoot database performance issues.

Collaborate with Development, QA, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Security teams.

Participate in production support and on-call rotation after training.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

2 to 4 years of database administration experience.

Knowledge of MySQL and SQL.

Basic Linux (Red Hat/CentOS) knowledge.

Understanding of backup/recovery, networking fundamentals, and troubleshooting.

Technical Skills

MySQL, SQL

Linux (Red Hat, CentOS)

AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch)

Apache, NGINX

Bash/Shell scripting

Database security and PCI DSS concepts

Preferred Qualifications

MySQL replication

VMware

Tomcat

Git

Docker

Puppet/Chef/Ansible

DNS, SSL, LDAP, VPN

Soft Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Collaborative team player

Adaptable and eager to learn

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 95K - 105K

Benefits :

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site childcare

On-site gym

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care

Work location : Hybrid Remote - 3 days per week in North York, ON M2J 5B5

Required Qualifications :

This is not a remote position. Are you comfortable working on a hybrid basis at the office 3 days per week?

Boyd Interactive will comply with our privacy obligations regarding your personal information throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Boyd Interactive will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process to individuals with disabilities as required