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Database Administrator jobs in Milwaukee, WI
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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BMS MBD Developer Job Description & Skill Requirement: Detailed design and creation of MATLAB/Simulink/Target link model-based applications. Perform code generation using Embedded coder/Target link. MIL/SIL testing. Good…
$111.2k - $166.8k
Job Description The Concept Developer partners with OTTO Motors Account Executives to design autonomous material handling solutions that solve customer challenges and deliver value. This customer‑facing technical role re…
$50 - $55 per hour
for driven professionals who want to build impactful solutions in a collaborative, high-growth environment. Role: Anaplan Administrator Duration: 3 Months+ Location: Milwaukee, WI 53204 Work Type: Remote Pay Rate: $50 to…
$85k - $127.2k
for automotive serial protocols. Support design, development, maintenance, and release of vehicle communication specifications & databases (DBC, CDD, Diagnostics & DTC etc.). Support vehicle cybersecurity activities incl…
Seeking a Senior Oracle Fusion SCM Functional Consultant with strong expertise in Oracle Fusion Manufacturing, Warehouse Management (WMS), and Inventory Management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on configuration ex…
Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Oracle Fusion SCM Functional Consultant with deep expertise in Manufacturing, Warehouse Management (WMS), and Inventory Management. The ideal candidate will have extensive functional c…
The International Autos Group is a family owned and operated group of dealerships serving customers in the Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Chicago, Northwest Indiana markets and Minnesota. The owner of the organization is Ralph Ma…
$104.9k - $199.07k
Salary: $104,900 - 199,065 per year Requirements: ~5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering ~ Proficient in C# (.NET 8), React, and SQL ~ Experience in cloud development, particularly with AWS ~ Understand…
Job Description Job Description Title: Sr Full Stack Developer Location: Milwaukee, WI preferred, willing to consider remote talent Schedule: Hybrid 2-3 days a week onsite (if local) Hours: 40 hours per week Duration: 6+…
$65 per hour
Elevate your career as a Technical Consultant specializing in Epicor ERP with this exciting hybrid opportunity in Wisconsin. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in technical consulting to deliver valuable solu…
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What database administrators earn in Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee 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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