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Database Administrator
<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Our company is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our technology team in St. Louis. This role is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing databases to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility. The Database Administrator will collaborate with IT staff, developers, and business stakeholders to support database-driven applications and improve system performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database systems and related applications</li><li>Monitor database performance; implement tuning and optimization strategies</li><li>Ensure all database systems meet company and industry security standards</li><li>Develop and implement backup and recovery plans</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner</li><li>Manage database access and permissions, ensuring proper data governance and compliance</li><li>Document database policies, procedures, and standards</li><li>Collaborate with application development teams for system integration and data migration</li><li>Stay up to date with the latest database technologies and best practices</li></ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li><li>Proven experience as a Database Administrator, Database Analyst, or similar role</li><li>Proficiency with major database platforms (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)</li><li>Knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and performance monitoring tools</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li><li>Experience with scripting and automation is a plus</li></ul>
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  • St. Louis, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 48.00 - 70.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Our company is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our technology team in St. Louis. This role is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing databases to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility. The Database Administrator will collaborate with IT staff, developers, and business stakeholders to support database-driven applications and improve system performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database systems and related applications</li><li>Monitor database performance; implement tuning and optimization strategies</li><li>Ensure all database systems meet company and industry security standards</li><li>Develop and implement backup and recovery plans</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner</li><li>Manage database access and permissions, ensuring proper data governance and compliance</li><li>Document database policies, procedures, and standards</li><li>Collaborate with application development teams for system integration and data migration</li><li>Stay up to date with the latest database technologies and best practices</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-19T21:14:14Z

Database Administrator Job in St. Louis, MO | Robert Half