Job Details: SQL Database Administrator My client has a full time opening for a mid level SQL DBA. This is a hybrid role and is on site 3 days a week in Philly. You must be a Citizen or GC holder to qualify. The team is…
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Database Administrator jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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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…
We are looking for a Web Analytics Specialist to support digital measurement and insight generation for a healthcare-focused organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract role is ideal for a mid-lev…
$86.6k - $144.4k
Senior Software Engineer I - Search and AI Platform About the Team Our team is dedicated to unlocking the rich knowledge embedded within Elsevier’s content through our rich data platform; this empowers researchers, clini…
$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…
Job DetailExperience Level Sr LevelDegree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000019153Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry Software;Industrial AutomationSelling Points Advance your…
$97k - $143k
Eaton’s Aerospace FED Division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at our Glenolden, PA facility. As a member of the Product Design Group, the Lead Engineer is responsible…
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…
control.Prepare the Project Management Plan of Construction Management Plan.Develop procedures for executing construction contract administration such activities including document, change, time, cost, quality, and safet…
$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…
We are looking for a Software Developer to support a legal organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania through a Long-term Contract engagement. This role centers on building and enhancing automated legal documents while p…
Primary Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications, APIs, and services. Use AI tools for code generation, debugging, testing, refactoring, and documentation. Review and validate A…
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What database administrators earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$44 | $65k–$92k |
| Mid level | $44–$60 | $92k–$124k |
| Senior | $57–$78 | $119k–$162k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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