JPC - 206908 - Database Administrator III

Database Administrator III (Oracle & Microsoft SQL) Austin, TX | $65-75/Hr | Onsite | 8-10 Years Experience

About the Role

Join the Department of Information Resources (DIR) as a Senior Database Administrator III and play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing enterprise-level database environments for mission-critical state applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile setting, supporting Full-stack Java applications on cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Lead database migration initiatives, performance tuning, data modeling, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery for large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain logical and physical data models for enterprise applications

• Lead migration of Oracle databases to Azure SQL, including schema conversion and stored procedure transformation

• Optimize and monitor database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks

• Execute advanced database administration tasks: tuning, indexing, upgrades, patching, user management, and security

• Oversee data backup, disaster recovery, clustering for high availability, and data replication to secondary sites

• Ensure compliance with EIR Accessibility standards and support users with accessibility-related database issues

• Create and manage test environments, libraries, and procedures for application development teams

• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure data integrity and system integration

• Develop and enforce database policies and standards, including data dictionary management

• Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on database administration experience

• 8+ years expertise with Oracle and Microsoft SQL (or similar RDBMS)

• Extensive experience in relational database administration, design, analysis, and performance tuning

• Strong background in enterprise application design, technical/functional documentation, and Agile (Scrum) methodologies

• Proficient in multi-tier system/application development (SOA, Microservices, 3-Tier)

• Demonstrated experience with database security, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability

• Solid knowledge of EIR Accessibility standards and assistive technologies

• Preferred Skills

• Experience managing large volume databases and high availability/disaster recovery infrastructure

• Working knowledge of Azure cloud platform and ETL processes into Azure SQL

• Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Git) and Java/J2EE enterprise development

• Azure and DBA Associate certifications

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $65-75/Hr

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, public sector projects

• Collaborative, Agile work environment with experienced professionals

• Exposure to the latest cloud technologies

• Career advancement through leadership and technical growth

• How to Apply

• Ready to advance your database administration career? Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and certifications. Qualified candidates will undergo a pre-employment security review.