Senior Microsoft Windows SQL Server DBA

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Microsoft Windows SQL Server DBA based in Canada.

• This senior-level role offers ownership of enterprise SQL Server environments supporting mission-critical applications.
• You’ll act as a subject matter expert across database architecture, performance engineering, availability, security, and disaster recovery.
• A major focus will be improving end-to-end application performance through query optimization, diagnostics, and close collaboration with development teams.
• You’ll design resilient database platforms, establish performance standards, and ensure systems scale reliably with business demand.
• The role also combines hands-on technical leadership with incident response, change governance, automation, and operational excellence.
• You’ll mentor other database professionals while serving as a senior escalation point for critical database incidents.
• The position is suited to an experienced DBA who can balance deep technical expertise with long-term platform strategy and cross-functional collaboration.