Junior Database Administrator at Pala Interactive — Toronto, CAN | Base Career

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.

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.

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.

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.

Apache, NGINX
Bash/Shell scripting
Database security and PCI DSS concepts

MySQL replication
VMware
Tomcat
Git
Docker
Puppet/Chef/Ansible

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication
Organized and detail-oriented
Self-motivated
Collaborative team player
Adaptable and eager to learn

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

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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