Job description
Database Administrator (DBA)
Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: Remote – United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–8 Years
Salary Range: $90,000 – $140,000 per year
Work Mode: 100% Remote
Industry: Information Technology
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, database security, and troubleshooting.
The successful candidate will work closely with development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams to ensure database availability, scalability, reliability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, administer, and maintain database management systems.
Manage SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
Monitor database performance and perform query optimization.
Identify and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
Implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Manage database security, user permissions, and access controls.
Perform database upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance.
Develop and maintain database scripts, stored procedures, and functions.
Monitor database health, availability, and capacity utilization.
Ensure database integrity, consistency, and high availability.
Support database replication, clustering, and failover configurations.
Collaborate with application developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
Maintain database documentation and operational procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications
3–8 years of experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer.
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization.
Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
Understanding of database security, encryption, and access management.
Experience with database monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Knowledge of indexing, partitioning, replication, and clustering.
Familiarity with Windows and Linux server environments.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS RDS, Amazon Aurora, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL.
Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
Experience with database automation and scripting using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with large-scale enterprise database environments.
Relevant certifications in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, or Azure.
Salary & Benefits
Annual Salary: $90,000 – $140,000, depending on experience and technical expertise.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement benefits.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Fully remote work flexibility.
Professional development and certification support.
Performance-based bonuses (where applicable).
Employment Details
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Job Location: United States
Experience Required: 3–8 Years
Working Hours: US Business Hours
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Apply Now: Submit your updated resume highlighting your database administration experience, SQL expertise, and relevant technical certifications.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.