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Database Administrator jobs in Detroit, MI
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 Research Engineer C++ Max Vendor Rate: #### Location: Onsite 5 Days in Warren, MI JD: This project aims to leverage C++ to develop an Open Radio Access Network O-RAN networking infrastructure in an O-RAN compati…
Description: ~5+ years' experience as MongoDB DBA supporting Databases and MongoDB cluster of significant sizes on- prem and on Cloud in AWS . ~ MongoDB database administration, backup and restore, Version upgrade , User…
$40 - $50 per hour
Web Developer Detroit, MI Hybrid (2 days onsite) 6 months extension / conversion potential Full-time, EST hours $40 - $50 Hourly Overview We’re seeking a mid to senior level Web Developer with 3 years of experience lever…
$30 per hour
Job Description Job Description CMM Programmer – Detroit, Michigan Day Shift Position: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:00pm, overtime and weekends mandatory when scheduled Pay Rate: up to $30.00 per hour (based on proven work his…
Job Description Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE Amsted Automotive, Cold Form & Finishing, business unit is seeking an experienced Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Programmer to develop, create and maintain inspection pr…
design, development, implementation, integration, enhancement, administration, and ongoing support of enterprise applications within Oracle... ..., functions, triggers, views, and performance-optimized database objects.…
this position, we require the following: High School or GED equivalent. Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an OnBase Administrator or similar role. Minimum of two (2) years of experience with OnBase Unity Scripts…
technology stack and agile product teams in the company’s digital factory. Facilitates broader technical activities (e.g. DevOps, database processes, etc.) and collaborates with product owners to refine acceptance criter…
Job Description Job Description Core Responsibilities of the CMM Operator: Develop, modify, validate, and maintain CMM programs for production and first article inspections. Program and operate CMM equipment using PC-DMI…
encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success: - Site building, administration, and maintenance of Drupal sites - Develop custom Drupal themes and modules - Work…
I run a small, US-based web development agency. We are looking for a web developer with strong English communication skills to join our team. This is a part-time role (10–15 hours/week) where you will interact directly w…
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What database administrators earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$38 | $56k–$79k |
| Mid level | $38–$51 | $79k–$107k |
| Senior | $49–$67 | $102k–$140k |
Adjusted for the Detroit 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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