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Database Engineer


Company : Altis Technology


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Senior Database Engineer/ Senior Data MigrationLocation: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)Job Type: 9-12 month contract, with possible extensionCompensation: estimated $90,000/during the contract, with flexibility About the Opportunity Our client in the retail and loyalty sector is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to help design, optimize, and maintain critical data systems that power their business operations and customer engagement platforms. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, analytics, and infrastructure, ensuring data platforms are scalable, secure, and high performing. This role will lead the migration of SQL Server data across borders, while designing the replication and reporting structure to support business reporting during the transition to ERP. You will work closely with the Senior Loyalty Manager and crossfunctional teams across analytics, infrastructure, and product. The work you do will directly support the organizations ability to deliver datadriven insights and maintain reliable systems that support customer loyalty programs and operational reporting. Whats in it for You This opportunity offers the chance to work on data platforms that directly support customer engagement and business intelligence. You will gain exposure to both onpremise and cloudbased environments while contributing to modern data infrastructure. You will join a collaborative team environment that values technical ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role provides strong opportunities to influence database architecture, optimize performance, and support evolving data initiatives. Your Responsibilities Youll design, develop, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across onpremise and cloud environments. Youll build and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support reporting and operational systems. In this role, youll monitor and tune database performance through indexing strategies, query optimization, and system monitoring. Youll support data migrations, automated pipelines, and reporting infrastructure including SSIS and SSRS environments. Youll manage database security, backup procedures, and disaster recovery processes to ensure reliability and data integrity. Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and database engineering or administration. Strong expertise in SQL development including stored procedures, query optimization, and indexing. Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Experience supporting databases in both onpremise and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and collaboration skills. Note from the Hiring Manager Were looking for someone who enjoys solving complex data problems and takes pride in building systems that are reliable, scalable, and optimized. This role will play a key part in how our teams use data to support the business. Why Partner with Altis If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, dont worry, we make it easy. Youll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. Well represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AIassisted tools to help review applications. Note: Were aware of fraudulent recruitment messages being sent to job seekers via WhatsApp and SMS. This is impacting many staffing firms, including Altis. Please know we do not contact job seekers via WhatsApp. We do occasionally use SMS but will never ask for personal information. If in doubt, please contact us: 1-877-579-5808 or . Read more about recruitment scams HERE. #J-18808-Ljbffr