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Database Administrator jobs in Houston, TX
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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with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar) for natural language responses where appropriate. Connect bots to backend services, databases, CRMs, and third-party APIs (booking systems, payment, content sources). Handle webh…
, operational excellence, and cutting-edge technology across the financial services industry. Position Overview The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity, security, and availability o…
Job Description Job Description Role: The Junior Software Developer is involved in all areas of development from developing, testing, refining and improving solutions to requested features using current and stable techno…
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time basis for any employer Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, mathematics, information technology, Business Administration required Or master’s degree in computer science, computer application or Busines…
NAVA Software is looking for an Oracle SCM /Manufacturing Functional consultant. Details: Oracle SCM/Manufacturing Functional Location : Houston TX - Hybrid Duration: 12 months We are seeking an experienced Oracle R12 SC…
summary: Join a high performing infrastructure team supporting mission critical enterprise database environments. We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Ser…
headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Job Title: SQL Server Database Administrator III Location: Houston TX 77002 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Temporary As…
onsite, 1 day remote 8–16 years of hands-on Enterprise DBA experience Strong experience in database vulnerability remediation and patching Oracle Database administration (installations, upgrades, patching) Oracle Grid In…
Job Description Job Description Enlist as a Soldier into the United States Army and become a certified Signals Collection Analyst (35S), you'll gather clues from radio frequencies and electronic signals to detect and col…
A database administrator (DBA) is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's databases to ensure they are secure, reliable, and perform efficiently. Key duties include installing and configuring database…
Description We are looking for a Senior DataOps/Data Platform Administrator to manage and maintain our hybrid data ecosystem. This is a... ...Profile Experience: 5+ years in a Systems Admin, Database Admin (DBA), or Data…
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What database administrators earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$40 | $59k–$83k |
| Mid level | $40–$54 | $83k–$113k |
| Senior | $52–$71 | $108k–$147k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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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