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Senior Database Administrator
full-timeToronto$90k - $132k

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Location

Toronto

Salary

$90k - $132k (CAD)

Type

full-time

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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).

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. 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.

Position Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 4 days onsite per week)

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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. ​

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.

Base Salary Compensation Range

$90,489.00-132,711.00

Incentive Target Percentage

12.5% Annual

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office 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.

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Other facts

Tech stack
MS SQL Server,AWS,Database Backup,Disaster Recovery,SQL Statements,Performance Tuning,T-SQL,Powershell Scripting,Technical Documentation,Problem Resolution,High Availability,Database Upgrades,Team Collaboration,On-Call Support,Database Administration Best Practices,Fast Learner,Ownership

About Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutional
investors in the debt and private capital markets, and alliances and redistributors. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $369 billion in AUMA as of Sept. 30, 2025. The Company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • The Senior Database Administrator will independently analyze and resolve issues in real time, focusing on MS SQL Server database management. Responsibilities include backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and database upgrades.

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Morningstar offers a competitive compensation package for the Senior Database Administrator role. The salary range is CAD 90k - 133k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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As a Senior Database Administrator at Morningstar, you will: the Senior Database Administrator will independently analyze and resolve issues in real time, focusing on MS SQL Server database management. Responsibilities include backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and database upgrades..

Why join Morningstar as a Senior Database Administrator?

Morningstar is a leading Financial Services company. The Senior Database Administrator role offers competitive compensation.

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