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Database Administrator

Technologent, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Database Administrator (DBA)
We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to support enterprise database platforms within a dynamic, high‑availability environment. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of mission‑critical database systems while partnering with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience across multiple database technologies, a proactive approach to performance optimization, and the ability to support complex production environments.

Role: Database Administrator (DBA)

Experience: 6–9 years

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Project Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise database platforms across development, test, and production environments

Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents in a timely manner

Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades

Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and high‑availability solutions

Conduct performance tuning, including optimization of queries, indexes, and configurations

Support capacity planning and scalability initiatives

Partner with application and engineering teams to support deployments, releases, and database changes

Enforce database security standards, including access controls, encryption, and auditing

Perform root‑cause analysis on database incidents and implement preventive measures

Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting tools (Python, Shell, PowerShell)

Maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and operational standards

Support data migrations, environment refreshes, and system upgrades

Participate in on‑call rotations and support critical incident response

Required Qualifications

6–9 years of experience in database administration within enterprise environments

Hands‑on experience with one or more database platforms such as:

DB2 (z/OS or distributed)

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Netezza or similar platforms

Strong understanding of backup/recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery concepts

Experience with performance tuning and query optimization

Experience with automation and scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell)

Familiarity with distributed systems and multi‑tier architectures

Experience working in Agile or fast‑paced development environments

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with database monitoring and observability tools

Familiarity with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or similar)

Experience with data modeling and database design principles

Exposure to NoSQL or big‑data platforms

Understanding of ITSM tools (ServiceNow) and operational processes

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA Veteran/Disabled – for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at hr@technologent.com.

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