Database Administrator (DBA)

Kelly Services; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) in San Diego is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) for a very long-term contract in a hybrid setup. You will support and optimize enterprise database environments across multiple DBMS platforms.

In this role, you will manage database instances, enforce security, tune performance, develop SQL code and stored procedures, and collaborate with development, infrastructure, and networking teams to ensure high availability and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Database Administration experience.
• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong SQL performance tuning and query optimization skills.
• Experience supporting application development teams.

Responsibilities

• 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 SME 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.

Skills

SQL performance tuning

Database architecture

Enterprise environments

Job description

$50 - $60

Location: San Diego, CA ( Hybrid Setup )

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.