Junior Database Administrator
At a glance
Junior Data Architecture & Governance role at palainteractive. Toronto · full-time · CA$95,000–CA$105,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Help maintain MySQL databases and check their health, speed, and availability
- Handle database backups and restores, and assist with recovery planning and MySQL replication
- Apply database patches and investigate performance problems
- Work with development, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams on database support
- Join production support and the on-call rotation after training
What you bring
- A diploma or bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area
- Two to four years of database administration experience
- Working knowledge of MySQL, SQL, and basic Red Hat or CentOS Linux
- Familiarity with backup and recovery, networking basics, and troubleshooting
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone ready to support databases, Linux servers, and AWS infrastructure while learning alongside senior engineers. The position is hybrid, with three office days per week in North York, Ontario, and includes an on-call rotation after training.
From the employer
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
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