Junior Database Administrator at Addison Group Atlanta, GA

Addison Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Junior Database Administrator/Data Engineer for a hybrid, contract‑to‑hire role. You will develop SQL queries, support ETL workflows, and contribute to data pipelines in Azure while gaining experience in analytics and data governance.

The position emphasizes SQL components, ETL, Python-based tasks, and cloud data services with growth into broader enterprise data platform responsibilities under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or related discipline.
• 2-3 years of applicable work experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining SQL-based database components and ETL processes.
• Experience with SSIS and Azure data services.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains SQL queries, stored procedures, and database components supporting operational and analytics workloads.
• Builds and updates ETL processes using SSIS and approved Azure data services.
• Implements and maintains structured data pipelines for reporting and analytics.
• Performs data validation, transformation, and quality checks to ensure reliability.
• Provides Python-based data manipulation and lightweight analytics support as needed.
• Assists with database performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Supports documentation, governance, and compliance across data environments.

Skills

SQL

Python

ETL concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics/biostatistics/epidemiology/public health or related quantitative field

Tools

SSIS

Azure data services

Job description

Job Title: Junior Database Administrator/Data Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 / Per Hour / W2

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Position is not eligible for sponsorship. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Description: We are seeking a Junior Database Administrator/Data Engineer to provide hands‑on support for consolidated database operations and data engineering workflows that enable analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision‑making across the Center and Divisions. The position is a hybrid role combining junior DBA support, data engineering implementation, and light analytics assistance, with growth into broader enterprise data platform support over time. The role focuses on developing and maintaining SQL‑based database components, supporting ETL processes, and assisting with Azure‑aligned data pipelines within approved enterprise environments. As a junior‑level role, this position is designed to build foundational expertise in enterprise data engineering while progressively expanding technical responsibilities under the guidance of the Senior Architect and Senior DBA. The individual contributes to data integration, transformation, and validation to ensure reliable and compliant data assets, while gaining experience in cloud‑based data services. Over time, the role is expected to grow into supporting more advanced data engineering functions, analytics enablement, and cloud modernization initiatives, including support for Palantir and 1CDP environments as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains SQL queries, stored procedures, and database components supporting operational and analytics workloads
• Builds and updates ETL processes using SSIS and approved Azure data services
• Implements and maintains structured data pipelines for reporting and analytics
• Performs data validation, transformation, and quality checks to ensure reliability
• Provides Python‑based data manipulation and lightweight analytics support as needed
• Assists with database performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Supports documentation, governance, and compliance requirements across data environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, or a related quantitative discipline
• 2-3 years of applicable work experience
• Experience developing and maintaining SQL‑based database components, supporting ETL processes, and assisting with Azure‑aligned data pipelines
• Experience with building and updating ETL processes using SSIS and approved data services

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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