Database Administrator (DBA)

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Job Facts: Contract W2 | On-site | USD $50.00 - 60.00 per hour

Skills: Backup, Recovery, Performance Tuning, SQL, Stored Procedures, Database Design, Requirements Elicitation, Solution Architecture, Collaboration, Database Administration, SQL Tuning, Query Optimization, Database Architecture, Management, Application Development, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Migration, Operating Systems, Storage, Computer Networking, Analytical Skill, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Cloud Computing, Database

Reference: Dice Id: 10105282 | Position Id: 892199

• Manage database environments, including instance administration, security, user permissions, monitoring, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
• Architect, implement, and optimize database solutions across multiple DBMS platforms.
• Create and support SQL code, stored procedures, and database-related deliverables.
• Provide database support and subject matter expertise to development teams and end users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, tickets, and service requests.
• Participate in database design, requirements gathering, and solution architecture discussions.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and networking teams to resolve system issues.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and automation solutions to improve database reliability and uptime.
• Perform database migrations, upgrades, and platform conversions.
• 3+ years of Database Administration experience.
• Strong experience with SQL performance tuning and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with database architecture and design.
• Experience managing database instances in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting application development teams.
• Experience with multiple database platforms, including:
• Oracle
• Microsoft SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Experience with database migrations and DBMS conversions.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, storage infrastructure, and networking concepts related to database environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise systems.
• Exposure to cloud database platforms and modernization initiatives.
• Experience implementing database monitoring and automation solutions.
• Prior experience in highly regulated environments is a plus.

Project details

San Diego, CA (Hybrid Setup)

Employment Type: Contract

Very Long-Term Contract

Compensation: $50-$60/hour

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support and optimize enterprise database environments across multiple database management systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a DBA who enjoys working with a variety of technologies, collaborating across teams, and supporting mission-critical applications in a complex environment.

• Start: flexible
• Remote: onsite
• Location: San Diego, CA, US, US
• Rate: 50-60 EUR/h