122 Database Architect jobs in Canada

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Job Title: Senior Database Developer/Database Architect

Pay Rate: $85–$95 CAD/hour

Contract Length: 10 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid Preferred) or Remote within Canada

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Database Developer/Database Architect to join a high-performing team focused on building scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure. This is a hands-on development-focused role (not a production DBA position), ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and brings deep technical expertise in MySQL , AWS , and MongoDB .

You'll work closely with developers and other DBAs to design, optimize, and support robust data solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage MySQL Aurora databases in AWS .
• Optimize AWS RDS instances for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Support MongoDB implementation for high-performance workloads.
• Work with EKS (Kubernetes) to deploy and orchestrate database services.
• Collaborate with development teams to define efficient data models and queries.
• Manage database schemas and code using GitHub and Flyway .
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance using Datadog and AWS tools.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with industry best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL .
• 3+ years working with AWS RDS / Aurora .
• 2+ years of MongoDB experience in production environments.
• 1+ year with EKS , GitHub , and Datadog .
• Proven track record as a Development DBA or Database Architect.
• Experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and automation strategies.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and agile development environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Background in data migration, disaster recovery, and multi-environment support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD for database deployments.
• Exposure to container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other AWS services such as Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 ( , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.