Senior Database Administrator
6 - 10 years
Fort Mill, SC
Contract
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
6mo CTH.
Only USC, GC, GC EAD, H4 EAD.
Location is Hybrid 3x a week FT Mill SC. Will be ok with candidates that will relocate.
They have to be good at Postgres and SQL and then some Azure cloud exp
Top Skills' Details
SQL and Postgres DBA experience
DevOps DBA Experience: Automation, Pipelines
Database infrastructure experience: Migrations, upgrades, tuning, backup and recovery
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Database Operations team. This role is responsible for the operational management, performance, reliability, and availability of enterprise database platforms, with growing involvement in database DevOps initiatives.
This is the second DBA on the database operations team and will work closely with database developers, application teams, and infrastructure partners. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and excited to learn and help shape evolving database practices.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
Administer and support enterprise databases once deployed to production
Ensure database performance, security, availability, and reliability
Manage:Backups and restores
Job scheduling and monitoring
High availability & disaster recovery
Production support and troubleshooting
Assist with database design troubleshooting and stored procedure optimization
Partner closely with Database Development and Application teams
Participate in database DevOps efforts, including schema/version management
Help define and clarify operational vs. development responsibilities across teams
Support both project-based and operational initiatives
Technical Environment
Core Technologies (Primary):Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Additional / Secondary Technologies:Azure SQL & PostgreSQL
Azure Cosmos DB
MongoDB (limited exposure)
Databricks (handled by a separate data team)
DevOps / Tools:CI/CD pipelines for databases
Flyway (recently selected and rolling out)
Experience preferred, not required
Liquibase or similar tools considered relevant experience
Key Skill Priorities
Strong hands-on experience as a Senior DBA (SQL Server & PostgreSQL)
Solid understanding of:Database infrastructure
HA/DR
Performance tuning
Monitoring and automation
Familiarity with DevOps concepts as they apply to databases
Interest in learning and implementing new tools (e.g., Flyway)
On‑prem and cloud database experience (Azure preferred)
Collaborative and team-oriented
Comfortable working across teams and disciplines
Proactive, takes initiative, and identifies improvements
Willing to jump in and help where needed
Not task-only focused—this role values ownership and long‑term mindset
Strong communication skills
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Work Environment
Hybrid in Fort Mill
Business Drivers/Customer Impact
We unfortunately had one of our DBA’s exit last week and we’re in need of a replacement. Looking to progress down the contract-to-hire route. The high-level job description is below. Preference is on someone local for hybrid work just like the other positions. Looking for someone with knowledge and drive and preferably familiar with not just Database Admin related functions but also to have an understanding of Database DevOps and a tool called Flyway. Also working with on-premises and Cloud (Azure) database solutions: SQL, Postgres, Cosmos, etc. This role will be involved in helping establish and bring to life the Database devops function along with our existing devops team
Only USC, GC, GC EAD, H4 EAD.
Location is Hybrid 3x a week FT Mill SC. Will be ok with candidates that will relocate.
They have to be good at Postgres and SQL and then some Azure cloud exp
Top Skills' Details
SQL and Postgres DBA experience
DevOps DBA Experience: Automation, Pipelines
Database infrastructure experience: Migrations, upgrades, tuning, backup and recovery
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Database Operations team. This role is responsible for the operational management, performance, reliability, and availability of enterprise database platforms, with growing involvement in database DevOps initiatives.
This is the second DBA on the database operations team and will work closely with database developers, application teams, and infrastructure partners. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and excited to learn and help shape evolving database practices.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
Administer and support enterprise databases once deployed to production
Ensure database performance, security, availability, and reliability
Manage:Backups and restores
Job scheduling and monitoring
High availability & disaster recovery
Production support and troubleshooting
Assist with database design troubleshooting and stored procedure optimization
Partner closely with Database Development and Application teams
Participate in database DevOps efforts, including schema/version management
Help define and clarify operational vs. development responsibilities across teams
Support both project-based and operational initiatives
Technical Environment
Core Technologies (Primary):Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Additional / Secondary Technologies:Azure SQL & PostgreSQL
Azure Cosmos DB
MongoDB (limited exposure)
Databricks (handled by a separate data team)
DevOps / Tools:CI/CD pipelines for databases
Flyway (recently selected and rolling out)
Experience preferred, not required
Liquibase or similar tools considered relevant experience
Key Skill Priorities
Strong hands-on experience as a Senior DBA (SQL Server & PostgreSQL)
Solid understanding of:Database infrastructure
HA/DR
Performance tuning
Monitoring and automation
Familiarity with DevOps concepts as they apply to databases
Interest in learning and implementing new tools (e.g., Flyway)
On‑prem and cloud database experience (Azure preferred)
Collaborative and team-oriented
Comfortable working across teams and disciplines
Proactive, takes initiative, and identifies improvements
Willing to jump in and help where needed
Not task-only focused—this role values ownership and long‑term mindset
Strong communication skills
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Work Environment
Hybrid in Fort Mill
Business Drivers/Customer Impact
We unfortunately had one of our DBA’s exit last week and we’re in need of a replacement. Looking to progress down the contract-to-hire route. The high-level job description is below. Preference is on someone local for hybrid work just like the other positions. Looking for someone with knowledge and drive and preferably familiar with not just Database Admin related functions but also to have an understanding of Database DevOps and a tool called Flyway. Also working with on-premises and Cloud (Azure) database solutions: SQL, Postgres, Cosmos, etc. This role will be involved in helping establish and bring to life the Database devops function along with our existing devops team
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