AppOps Database Administrator (Contract)

Drive the future of resilient, cloud-first database platforms powering mission-critical payment ecosystems.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled AppOps DBA to join our Technology & Engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing, operationalizing, and supporting next-generation on-premises and cloud database solutions. You will provide technical leadership across Oracle, Exadata, and Aurora PostgreSQL platforms, helping to ensure high availability, scalability, security, and operational excellence across mission-critical environments.

Working closely with Development, QA, Platform Engineering, and AppOps teams, you will contribute to automation-led database operations, cloud transformation initiatives, and continuous performance optimization in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and optimize Oracle, PostgreSQL, Aurora, AWS RDS, and Exadata database environments to ensure performance, reliability, and availability.
• Lead database operationalization initiatives including automation, observability, resiliency, backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support and influence cloud migration programs from Oracle on-premises environments to AWS-based Oracle and Aurora PostgreSQL platforms.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code practices, and intelligent automation to streamline deployment and operational processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and support teams while participating in rotating on-call production support activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Contract for 5 months, with a potential to extension or conversion
• Strong hands-on experience managing Oracle Exadata, AWS RDS, Oracle, and Aurora PostgreSQL database environments.
• Expertise in AWS technologies including EC2, S3, Aurora, Redshift, AWS DMS, and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT).
• Deep understanding of database architecture, SQL tuning, PL/SQL, performance optimization, backup and recovery strategies, and high-availability design.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies, container platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker, and Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.

Bonus Points For

• AWS Certified Database – Specialty certification.
• AWS Certified Data Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
• Oracle Cloud or Oracle Database certifications.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and driving operational best practices.
• Previous experience supporting large-scale distributed production environments in financial services or highly regulated industries.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Coverage – 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment.
• Retirement Savings Program – RRSP with optional employer matching contributions.
• Virtual Health Care and Employee & Family Assistance Program available to employees and dependents.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits, wellness reimbursement, and new parent support programs.
• Business Coach from Day 1 with continuous learning and development opportunities.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of interview coordination.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.

Why This Role Is Open

We are currently hiring for this role due to an existing or newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.

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