Database Administrator (DBA)

Motion Recruitment; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in San Diego is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support and optimize enterprise databases across multiple DBMS. The role offers a hybrid setup in a very long-term contract, with compensation of $50-$60 per hour.

The DBA will manage instances, performance tuning, backups, migrations, and collaborate with application, infrastructure, and networking teams to ensure uptime and reliability in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Database Administration experience.
• Strong SQL performance tuning and query optimization skills.
• Hands-on experience with database architecture and design.
• Experience with multiple DBMS platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).

Responsibilities

• Manage database environments including admin, security, permissions, monitoring, backups, and tuning.
• Architect and optimize database solutions across multiple DBMS platforms.
• Create and support SQL code, stored procedures, and DB-related deliverables.
• Provide database support to development teams and end users.

Skills

SQL tuning

DB administration

Enterprise DBMS

Troubleshooting

Data security

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

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.