Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference : JN -

Date Posted: 06/14/2026

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Our client seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support multiple complex and critical database platforms across the Common Data Platform team. The role covers Snowflake and Oracle environments with responsibilities spanning performance tuning, SQL review, engineering, physical data modeling, replication, deployment, and production support. The position requires a service-oriented approach, ownership of deliverables, and collaboration with enterprise teams.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

• Perform applications database administration for Snowflake and Oracle including SQL code review, performance analysis, query tuning, database application design, physical data modeling, development support, and engineering.
• Proactively monitor database servers and respond to alerts.
• Provide database support across all phases of SDLC with preference for agile experience.
• Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation for production support, maintenance, housekeeping, and installs.
• Collaborate with Systems Administrators, Cyber Security, and Capacity Planning teams as needed.
• Diagnose problem areas quickly and propose solutions or workarounds.
• Prioritize multiple projects with effective time management.
• Establish database standards for operations, upgrades, migrations, and onboarding applications or clients.
• Write clear user documentation to maintain standards and procedures.

• 2+ years of Snowflake database administration.
• 6+ years of Oracle DBA experience with Exadata and RAC expertise.
• Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and application performance troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of AWS Cloud experience.
• Linux shell scripting and PL/SQL development experience.
• Experience with cloud database platforms on Linux and Windows, with AWS preferred.
• 2+ years with Oracle Golden Gate preferred.
• Experience in the Mutual Fund or Financial Services industry preferred.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

Equal Employment Opportunity and non‑discrimination statements:
The Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and are non‑discriminatory on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, citizenship status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Employment decisions are made based on merit and business needs and are non‑discriminatory on basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected class.

Fertility, life, and disability insurance are included as part of the benefits for W2 employees as described above. All benefits are outlined in detail with the offer presentation.