Job Title: Mainframe Developer Location: Omaha, NE (Onsite) Job Description: ~8+ years of mainframe Development background in design, analysis and coding: Cobol, JCL, DB2. ~ IT technical background & mainframe programmin…
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Database Administrator jobs in Omaha, NE
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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JSON PDF/AFP document generation JavaScript, Groovy, Java, or SQL Experience integrating Quadient with REST APIs, databases, SFTP, MQ, or enterprise applications. Familiarity with Git and Agile/Scrum development methodol…
lifecycle Collaborate with business users and technical teams to gather requirements and develop effective solutions Develop and maintain database- driven applications using SQL Server and related technologies Create and…
$95k - $125k
discoverability fundamentals including technical SEO, structured data and crawlability required Experience with data modeling, databases, schema design and query performance required Experience using AI-assisted developm…
what it's like to be on our product development team! Qualifications ~ You have experience with object-oriented programming, SQL databases, and web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, etc.) ~1+ years of professional experien…
$62 - $70 per hour
documented code following established development standards and best practices Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database- driven application functionality Participate in Agile ceremonies including…
proficient in the use of standard personal computer software tools; including word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics and databases. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish fac…
$45 - $55 per hour
lifecycles and agile development methodologies ~ Experience with agile planning tools such as Azure DevOps ~ Basic knowledge of database management systems, including SQL and/or NoSQL ~ Working knowledge of DevOps and CI…
As a Service Advisor, you will own our customer’s experience in the service lane. You are the first point of contact with our customers and will be well-versed in product offerings, inventory needs, technician scheduling…
development using ReactJS and/or React Native. Gets excited by the challenge of complex technical problems. Competent with relational databases and SQL. Excellent grasp of computer science concepts, data structures, algo…
$110k - $145k
Additional Guidewire certifications (InsuranceSuite, BillingCenter Developer Ace) ~ CMS experience with Umbraco ~ Relevant software, database, or project management certifications Work Authorization & Employment Status R…
other clerical needs and responsibilities as assigned by management Requirements: * Prior experience in warranty administration * Strong attention to detail and organization skills * Excellent communication and problem-s…
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What database administrators earn in Omaha
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$38 | $55k–$78k |
| Mid level | $38–$51 | $78k–$106k |
| Senior | $49–$66 | $101k–$138k |
Adjusted for the Omaha 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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Senior DBA
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Database Architect
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