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Database Administrator jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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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technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices. Design, optimize, and maintain SQL queries, database structures, ETL processes, and enterprise data integrations supporting trading op…
$20 - $25 per hour
At TA Services, we don’t just move freight – we move business forward. Since 1986, we’ve been delivering peak performance for our customers through our Freight Brokerages, Managed Transportation, Warehousing & Fulfillmen…
Job Title: Mainframe Developer (COBOL, CICS, DB2) Duration : Contract to Hire Location: Salt Lake City, UT Required Qualifications ~5+ years of experience designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise mai…
, and troubleshoot JCL jobs and enterprise batch workflows. Develop and maintain DB2 programs, queries, stored procedures, and database- related components. Work with VSAM datasets and ensure application data accuracy an…
$88.2k - $154.3k
ll bring . 5+ years experience with software and/or application development using multiple technologies, languages, databases, integrations, frameworks, systems, application development, testing and troubleshooting or ot…
Requirements Minimum 6+ years of experience with software and/or application development using multiple technologies, languages, databases, frameworks, systems, testing, and troubleshooting. Extensive knowledge of Java a…
* MUST BE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES * (West Coast Preferred) Icovy Marketing is a commercialization acceleration partner for MedTech and regulated healthcare innovators. We build brands, campaigns, and websites that l…
The Cathedral of the Madeleine seeks an experienced leader to serve as Liturgy Administrator, directing the planning and day-to-day execution of the Cathedral's liturgical life. This is not primarily a desk position. Rep…
assigned. You would be a GREAT fit with these skills: Strong knowledge of: Microsoft .NET (C#) Tech Stack. Solid SQL database knowledge. MS SQL Server and MySQL Knowledge are preferred. Understanding of Entity Framework.…
$110k - $120k
Unlock your potential in an exciting role as a NAV Developer, where your expertise can drive meaningful change. This permanent, onsite position offers the chance to work with MS Dynamics - NAV (Navision) and contribute t…
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What database administrators earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$42 | $62k–$88k |
| Mid level | $42–$57 | $88k–$118k |
| Senior | $54–$74 | $113k–$154k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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