$104k - $144k
Salary: $104,000 - 144,000 per year Requirements: We require a bachelors degree and 8–12 years of experience for this Level 3 role. You bring expert, hands-on PostgreSQL experience in large-scale, mission-critical produc…
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Database Administrator jobs in Atlanta, GA
Database administrators keep an organization's databases fast, available, and recoverable — tuning performance, managing backups and security, and planning for growth.
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At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus…
$106.9k - $147k
Senior Full Stack Engineer Is involved in all stages of software development, including front-end development, back-end development, database integrations, network and hosting management, user interface, user experience,…
$71 - $81 per hour
DescriptionA client with Kforce is seeking a Back End Engineer III to join their team in Atlanta, GA.Responsibilities:* Gathering functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning*…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
$42 - $48 per hour
DescriptionKforce has a client seeking a remote Senior Java Developer to join their team. They are focused on developing and enhancing enterprise applications that support critical customer and business operations. This…
NET, Spring Boot, Node.js, or equivalent backend technologies. Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices. Strong SQL and database development skills. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development…
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to support a major modernization initiative for the Florida Department of Education. The Database Administrator will manage production and non-produc…
$46.4k - $111.09k
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and…
modernization. Experience with Java 21/GraalVM . WebLogic & Middleware Migration Strong experience with WebLogic 12c/14c administration and deployment troubleshooting. Experience with JVM tuning, including G1GC/ZGC . Kno…
$80 - $90 per hour
Summary We are seeking an experienced Teamcenter Infrastructure Administrator to manage the installation, configuration, deployment,... ...corrective actions. *Collaborate with application, infrastructure, database, and…
Knowledge of LLMs and enterprise GenAI architecture is beneficial. Experience with Azure OpenAI and OCI AI Services would enhance the candidates profile. Familiarity with HR analytics and predictive workforce planning is…
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What database administrators earn in Atlanta
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$42 | $61k–$87k |
| Mid level | $42–$56 | $87k–$117k |
| Senior | $54–$74 | $112k–$153k |
Adjusted for the Atlanta market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQLQuery tuning and indexingBackup and recoveryHigh availability and replicationSecurity and access controlCapacity planningScripting and automationCloud database servicesWorking with developers
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A critical query got slow overnight. How do you investigate?
Check execution plans, statistics, recent changes, and blocking. A structured path from symptom to cause is what they are grading.
Walk me through your backup strategy and how you verify it.
Cover full/differential/log backups, RPO/RTO targets, and regular restore testing. The verification part is where weak candidates fall down.
How do you decide what to index?
Base it on query patterns and measured impact, and mention the write cost of over-indexing. Showing you remove indexes too is a good sign.
How would you design high availability for a critical database?
Discuss replication or availability groups, failover testing, and what the application must tolerate. Note that HA is not backup — they solve different problems.
A developer wants direct production database access. How do you respond?
Show least-privilege instincts with a service mindset: offer read replicas, audited access, or better tooling instead of a flat no.
Tell me about a data-loss scare or recovery you performed.
A calm, honest recovery story — what was lost, what was restored, what changed after — demonstrates exactly the judgment this role exists for.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For database administrators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the database platforms and versions you ran, with the size and count of databases managed.
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Quantify performance work: query times cut, storage reclaimed, downtime avoided during migrations.
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Highlight zero-data-loss recoveries or successful DR tests — recoverability is the core promise of the role.
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Show cloud migration experience (RDS, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL) as most DBA hiring now expects it.
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Mention automation of routine maintenance; it signals you scale beyond hand-run scripts.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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