Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

As the Senior SQL Server DBA and founding member of our CloudOps team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our database future as we migrate from an on-premise environment to AWS RDS (SQL Server). You’ll work closely with our strategic cloud management partner, blending in-house expertise with outsourced support to ensure scalability, performance, and resilience in a high-growth startup environment. 

This is a high-impact position that blends operational excellence with strategic foresight, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic settings, brings deep SQL Server expertise, and excels in collaboration. 

Who We Are 

Welcome to KORT Payments, where innovation meets excellence! We specialize in providing a state-of-the-art omnichannel payments platform designed to make business transactions a breeze. Our mission? To empower businesses with top-notch capabilities in compliance, risk management, and payment processing. Our trailblazing, enterprise-grade platform, coupled with a veteran management team, ensures we stay ahead of the curve in delivering unparalleled service and satisfaction. 

As we expand our presence in the U.S. market, we're excited to bring our proven solutions and innovative approach to new industries, while continuing to operate under the KORT Payments banner alongside Merrco, Payfirma, and Barnet. 

Location: Ottawa 

What You Will Be Doing 

As the Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA, you will: 

• Lead our migration from on-prem SQL Server to AWS RDS (SQL Server), including schema design, data transformation, performance tuning, and testing. 

• Establish and maintain best practices for database architecture, backup/restore, HA/DR, security, and compliance in AWS. 

• Design and implement monitoring, alerting, and performance metrics across production and staging environments. 

• Collaborate closely with our cloud management partner to scale bandwidth, orchestrate deployments, and audit configurations. 

• Own all aspects of database lifecycle management including schema changes, upgrades, and capacity planning. 

• Optimize queries and indexes to support scalable real-time transactions, analytics, and reporting. 

• Partner with development, product, and infrastructure leads to support application performance, data integrity, and developer velocity. 

• Design and manage access controls, auditing, and data governance policies. 

• Act as the internal go-to for all things SQL Server—including mentorship, technical guidance, and root cause analysis. 

• Contribute to our culture by mentoring, documenting best practices, and leading by example. 
   

What We’re Looking For 

• MS SQL Server (on-prem and RDS): Expert-level knowledge. 

• Database migration strategy & execution: Advanced expertise. 

• Performance tuning & query optimization: Advanced skills. 

• Backup, restore, and HA/DR planning: Strong expertise. 

• Security, compliance, and access control: Solid familiarity. 

• Cloud experience (preferably AWS): Comfortable to Expert. 

• Scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL, etc.): Proficient. 

• Startup or high-growth environments: Experience preferred. 
   

Life at KORT Payments 

We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspired culture characterized by customer-centricity, commitment, respect, and agility. Our high-growth environment promotes a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, fostering a growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork. Our leadership team is experienced and passionate about payments, taking pride in their achievements and the unique value they bring to the industry. 

At KORT Payments, we believe work should be fulfilling and fun! Here’s a peek into what life with us is like: 

Culture 

• Fearlessness: Encourage continuous learning, innovation, taking chances, and pushing boundaries. 

• Accountability: Take ownership and be accountable to yourself, the company, partners, and clients. 

• Collaboration: Leverage diverse perspectives and work as a team to get the job done. 

• Transparency: Empower success through open communication, honesty, and inclusion. 
   

Perks and Benefits 

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans. 

• Flexible and inclusive work environment with a focus on work-life balance. 

• Fun events, from team-building activities to company-wide celebrations. 

• Professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities and new challenges. 

• A dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and your potential is unleashed.