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Database Administrator jobs in Boston, MA
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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and manage production SQL Server environments across Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS MySQL •Author, review,... ...Technical •6+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator with hands-…
At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Tableau Developer (SAP Financial data BI) to join one of our clients ' teams. If you're looking fo…
Build and maintain frontend applications using React. Develop backend services using Python. Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases and SQL queries. Integrate with EDM/document management systems using REST/SOAP APIs.…
$107.16k - $198.44k
The Oracle NetSuite Finance Functional Lead is the onshore, customer-facing lead responsible for configuring and delivering NetSuite Financial Management solutions across core finance modules. Day-to-Day Job Duties Serve…
$75 per hour
Job Description Job Description Job Title : Oracle Retail RMS consultant Location: Boston, MA (4 days onsite) Salary: $75 Client: Retail domain Description: As a Senior Developer, you will be at the forefront of our Buyi…
$70 - $80 per hour
We are seeking a skilled ServiceNow Developer to enhance our platform's capabilities and drive impactful solutions. This remote position involves significant collaboration with various stakeholders to automate workflows…
Oracle DBA, Performance Tuning, PL/SQL, Query Optimization, SQL Server DBA, T-SQL Location: Massachusetts Job Function: Database Administration Date Of Job Posting: 08-12-2019 Sr. SQL Server - 50% and Oracle -50% - DBA i…
Role - Sr. Kofax Developer (RPA Developer) Duration - 1 year contract Location - 100% Remote We are looking for 2 Kofax developers to support ongoing RPA (Robotic Process Automation) efforts within the document imaging d…
The Tableau Dashboard Developer Contractor will work closely with our Business Intelligence team. This role involves developing and maintaining dashboards using Tableau, leveraging accessible data to create comprehensive…
Senior Database Administrator II Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid Level Department: Information Technology Contact Government Services is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to assist with administering all aspects of…
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What database administrators earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$52 | $77k–$109k |
| Mid level | $52–$71 | $109k–$147k |
| Senior | $68–$92 | $141k–$192k |
Adjusted for the Boston 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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