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Database Administrator

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, South Carolina, Fort Mill
May 07, 2026
Description We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Database Operations team. This role is responsible for the operational management, performance, reliability, and availability of enterprise database platforms, with growing involvement in database DevOps initiatives. This is the second DBA on the database operations team and will work closely with database developers, application teams, and infrastructure partners. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and excited to learn and help shape evolving database practices. Skills Database administrator, Azure, Database management, Postgresql, Sql Server Top Skills Details Database administrator,Azure,Database management,Postgresql,Sql Additional Skills & Qualifications Primary Responsibilities Administer and support enterprise databases once deployed to production Ensure database performance, security, availability, and reliability Manage: Backups and restores Job scheduling and monitoring High availability & disaster recovery Production support and troubleshooting Assist with database design troubleshooting and stored procedure optimization Partner closely with Database Development and Application teams Participate in database DevOps efforts, including schema/version management Help define and clarify operational vs. development responsibilities across teams Support both project-based and operational initiatives Technical Environment Core Technologies (Primary): Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL Additional / Secondary Technologies: Azure SQL & PostgreSQL Azure Cosmos DB MongoDB (limited exposure) Databricks (handled by a separate data team) DevOps / Tools: CI/CD pipelines for databases Flyway (recently selected and rolling out) Experience preferred, not required Liquibase or similar tools considered relevant experience Key Skill Priorities Strong hands-on experience as a Senior* DBA (SQL Server & PostgreSQL)* Solid understanding of: Database infrastructure HA/DR Performance tuning Monitoring and automation Familiarity with DevOps concepts as they apply to databases Interest in learning and implementing new tools (e.g., Flyway) Onprem and cloud database experience (Azure preferred) Soft Skills & Cultural Fit Collaborative and team-oriented Comfortable working across teams and disciplines Proactive, takes initiative, and identifies improvements Willing to jump in and help where needed Not task-only focused-this role values ownership and longterm mindset Strong communication skills Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Mill, SC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Fort Mill,SC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.