develop, and maintain robust ETL processes to integrate data from various sources into centralized data systems (e.g., data warehouses, databases) .Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts to transf…
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Database Administrator jobs in Nashville, TN
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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We are:The Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) is the engine for reinvention in our clients’ transformation journey. Powered by more than 255,000* people across 24 countries, ATCs will provide our clients seamless access…
Job ID: 26014038Posted: 2026-09-25Location: Bengaluru, KA, India; Chennai, TN, IndiaJob Function: Engineering & ArchitectureSchedule: Full timeShift: DayWorkplace: HybridCareer Area: TechnologyCompany: American ExpressDe…
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze needs, and develop scalable and efficient software solutions. Database Integration: Develop and optimize database-related functionalities within app…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze needs, and develop software solutions that meet business objectives. Database Integration: Develop and optimize database-related functionalities within…
We Are: Strategic Technology Effectiveness, part of Accenture's Technology Strategy & Transformation Organization. We rebuild how large enterprises define, design and govern software, and we design and implement the agen…
frameworks, tool calling, context management, or multi-step AI workflows. Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, prompt engineering, and LLM evaluation techniques. Strong programming ski…
$102.68k - $171.13k
solutions that power critical business applications and analytics. In this role, you'll develop scalable ETL pipelines, optimize Oracle databases, automate data workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on d…
$116.2k - $229.1k
Position Summary AI & Engineering/EaaS - DevOps Engineer IIIBuild and scale modern DevOps capabilities that help clients accelerate delivery, improve reliability, and modernize engineering operations. As a Senior Consult…
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered. 10+ years of hands-o…
Senior Software Engineer We are seeking a senior-level Software Engineer who can be part of the team that is designing the next generation Raven Tools / TapClicks platform. You will be expected to be internally motivated…
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What database administrators earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$41 | $60k–$85k |
| Mid level | $41–$55 | $85k–$115k |
| Senior | $53–$72 | $110k–$150k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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
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