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Database Administrator jobs in Los Angeles, CA
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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additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. JOB DESCRIPTION Administrates organization's database, using database management system to organize and store data. Typica…
About GSPANN Headquartered in California, U.S.A., GSPANN provides consulting and IT services to global clients. We help clients transform how they deliver business value by helping them optimize their IT capabilities, pr…
$150k - $175k
ABOUT YOU We are looking for a Developer Evangelist – Integrations to be a hands-on technical advocate who empowers game developers to successfully integrate Xsolla’s products and features into their games. This role ble…
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ABOUT YOU We are looking for a Developer Evangelist – Community to be the public face of Xsolla in the game developer ecosystem, building trust, engagement, and advocacy across online and offline communities. This role f…
plant safety walk through Audits new vendor application packet to ensure completeness and accuracy before it is submitted for administrative approval Develops the vendor approval letter and submit the vendor file for ima…
temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with 6+ years of hands-on experience in database installation, adm…
$18 - $20 per hour
Job Description Job Description Where A-Players Thrive. We're an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America's most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,000 team members across multiple comp…
Job Description Job Description Amity Foundation , an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our communi…
Market Data realm and be able to administer Market Data contracts. Please read the description before you apply** The Market Data Administrator at S4 Market Data will oversee the administrative functions of client projec…
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Job Description Job Description Position Overview: Database Administrator Job Responsibilities: Install, Configuration, upgradation of database and maintain the performance of database servers. Develop processes for opti…
$55k - $70k
aligned and leading towards successful grant outcomes, including administrative and compliance responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES &... ...specific data systems, including but not limited to internal databases, spreadshee…
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What database administrators earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $35–$50 | $73k–$104k |
| Mid level | $50–$67 | $104k–$140k |
| Senior | $64–$88 | $134k–$183k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles 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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