Database Administrator; DBA)

$50 - $60

Location: San Diego, CA (
Hybrid Setup )

Employment Type: Contract

Duration:
Very Long-Term Contract

Compensation: $50-$60/hour

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.

• 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.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.