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DescriptionKforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Senior Database Developer.Key Responsibilities:* Analyze existing database architecture, decipher complex logic, and assess current data models* Partner wit…
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Database Administrator jobs in Chicago, IL
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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software industryExperience working in a fast-paced, agile company environmentPrevious sales experience preferredPrevious Salesforce Administrator experience preferredA Typical Day in the Life of a Salesforce SEDiscover…
$107.53k - $139.15k
This role involves developing scalable data pipelines, implementing complex rules engines, and optimizing relational and Snowflake databases for large-scale workloads. You will work with technologies such as Java, Python…
$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,…
$89.21k - $144.96k
Career Area:Strategy, Technology, Digital and DataJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also…
Job Title: Oracle ERP Financial Functional Consultant Location: Chicago, IL Full Time Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills We are seeking an experienced Oracle ERP Financial Functional Consultant with st…
implement user interfaces, ensuring responsive design and optimal user experience.Develop server-side logic, define and maintain databases, and ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.Pe…
We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of scalable backend and platform solutions supporting modern cloud-based applications. This Long-term Contract position offers the oppor…
Oracle Services - Oracle Cloud Application Technical Consultant - Senior - Tech Cons - Open Location
$102.5k - $187.9k
Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY…
scalable ETL solutions using IBM DataStage. Develop DataStage jobs to extract, transform, validate, and load data from Oracle databases, flat files, CSV, text, Excel, and external systems. Write complex SQL queries for d…
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We are seeking a LIMS Developer with strong experience in LabVantage for designing, developing, configuring, customizing, deploying, and supporting LIMS solutions. Experience with STARLIMS or LabVIEW will also be conside…
Job Summary: The Oracle EBS Techno-Functional Consultant will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Oracle databases and applications, ensuring their smooth operation and performance. This role involves level 3 s…
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What database administrators earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$44 | $65k–$92k |
| Mid level | $44–$60 | $92k–$124k |
| Senior | $57–$78 | $119k–$162k |
Adjusted for the Chicago 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
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