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Database Administrator jobs in Columbus, OH
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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developmentMinimum of 3 years experience leading technical workstreams and mentoring junior developers.OneStream Certified (OCA): Administration or Implementor. (If not already certified, willingness to become certified…
Title: Database Administrator Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite) Duration: Long term Required Skill Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field Highly skill…
DescriptionSoftware Developer OverviewAs a Software Developer, you will contribute to diverse technical projects spanning application, API, and database development, as well as DevOps and business analysis.Leverage AI-as…
Database Administrator 4 SQL Server Position: Database Administrator with SQL Location: Columbus, OH Work Mode: 100% Onsite Interview: MS Teams / Webcam Candidate Requirement: Local to Ohio Only Visa: USC, H1B, EADs Not…
Position: SQL Database Administrator Duration: 9 months Remote Work Client: State of Nevada Agency: Nevada Supreme Court Position ID: 166209 Interview Mode: Teams video Special Requirement: Need W2 Candidates only Need U…
Responsibilities : Design and implement robust Azure database and MS SQL Server architectures that support highly available... ...global teams, sharing expertise in Azure and MS SQL Server administration to enhance colle…
timely information flow across complex enterprise systems for business critical applications. # Manage Oracle databases through meticulous administration activities such as configuration, capacity planning, backup, recov…
Role: Oracle EBS Database Administrator (DBA) Remote (US) Job Type: Contract Experience Required: 8-10 Years Note: The role requires primarily technical/DBA-level familiarity with SCM and Financials modules (understandin…
Strong Application Development work experience - Agile environment preferredSolid application design, coding, testing, maintenance and debugging skills Experience with Junit and Cucumber testing.Experience with APM Monit…
Oracle Database Administrator
Roles and Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Oracle PL/SQL applications, database objects, and business logic. Develop and maintain packages, procedures, functions, triggers, and complex SQL queries. Perform…
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What database administrators earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$39 | $57k–$81k |
| Mid level | $39–$52 | $81k–$109k |
| Senior | $50–$68 | $104k–$142k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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Junior DBA
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Database Administrator
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Senior DBA
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Database Architect
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