Application Database Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Application Database Engineer for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Mississauga, ON .

Responsibilities :

• Manage and integrate our hybrid data landscape. This role requires hands-on expertise with on-premise Oracle databases, Starburst for data federation, and private cloud-hosted platforms like Snowflake and Databricks, with a strong focus on leveraging Apache Iceberg.
• Administer and maintain on-premise Oracle databases and private cloud instances of Snowflake and Databricks.
• Manage and optimize Starburst to provide a unified, high-performance data federation layer.
• Implement and manage Apache Iceberg as the open table format to ensure interoperability across all data platforms.
• Ensure seamless data integration, performance tuning, and high availability between on-premise and cloud systems.
• Collaborate with data analytics and engineering teams to build and support a scalable, modern data ecosystem.

Required Skills :

• Experience : 10+yrs
• Strong experience with on-premise Oracle DB administration.
• Hands-on expertise with data federation platforms, specifically Starburst (or Trino).
• Proven experience with private cloud data platforms, including Snowflake and Databricks.
• Deep, practical experience with Apache Iceberg table format and architecture.
• Expertise in data modeling, cross-platform integration, and performance optimization in a hybrid environment.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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