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Arete Technologies, Inc.

Curam Database Admin

Durham, NC · On-site

$49 - $66.75/hr

Client FAST requires a Curam Application DBA to support Client FAST projects. Description: The Client of Health and Human Services (DHHS) requires a Curam Applications DBA on the Oracle Database ...

Lincare

Database Admin, IBMi

Clearwater, FL · On-site

Lincare is seeking a Database Admin for their IBMi systems, responsible for planning, designing, and configuring database systems to meet business needs. The role involves a mix of development and ...

BAE Systems

Database Admin Prin

Washington, DC · On-site

$115.78K - $196.83K/yr

BAE Systems is seeking Database Administrators to join our team and provide support to facilitate operations on a critical infrastructure and services program. This effort focuses on providing a ...

Lincare

Database Admin, IBMi

Clearwater, FL

The role is a mix of development and production DBA responsibilities. * Responsible foradministration, capacity planning, engineering/design, performance monitoring, and optimization of the DB2for I ...

Futurewave Systems

Database Admin III

Detroit, MI

Database Administrator III (IT) Engagement Description - Database Support of Benefit Configurator databases supporting projects Top 3 Required Skills/Experience (at least 5 years) 1. Experience ...

Two95 International Inc.

SQL Database Admin

Scottsdale, AZ

$50.25 - $63/hr

SQL DBA Term: 6+ Months Location: Scottsdale, AZ Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering or related degree. (Required) Minimum 3 years ...

TWO95 International

SQL Database Admin

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$50.50 - $63.25/hr

SQL DBA Term: 6+ Months Location: Scottsdale, AZ Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering or related degree. * Minimum 3 years applicable ...

Two95 International Inc.

SQL Database Admin

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$50.25 - $63/hr

SQL DBA Term: 6+ Months Location: Scottsdale, AZ Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering or related degree. (Required) Minimum 3 years ...

TWO95 International

SQL Database Admin

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$50.50 - $63.25/hr

SQL DBA Term: 6+ Months Location: Scottsdale, AZ Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering or related degree. (Required) • Minimum 3 ...

Two95 International Inc.

SQL Database Admin

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$50.25 - $63/hr

SQL DBA Term: 6+ Months Location: Scottsdale, AZ Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering or related degree. (Required) • Minimum 3 ...

MidFirst Bank

Sr Database Admin

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$46.25 - $63.75/hr

Sr Database Admin Job Category: Technology Requisition Number: SRDAT004634 Posted: December 8, 2025 Full-Time On-site Oklahoma City, OK 73134, USA Job Details Description Primarily responsible for ...

Nastech Global

SQL Database Admin

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.50 - $64.50/hr

SQL Database Admin Location: Chicago, IL (onsite) Job Type: Full time • SQL Server 2022 Administrative expertise • SSIS,SSRS,SSAS installation and configuration expertise • Experience in ...

Epicor

Principal Database Admin

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

As Principal Database Administrator at Epicor, you will be a key technical leader ensuring the availability, security, and performance of missioncritical database environments supporting our ...

Epicor

Principal Database Admin

Solon, OH · Hybrid

As Principal Database Administrator at Epicor, you will be a key technical leader ensuring the availability, security, and performance of missioncritical database environments supporting our ...

Epicor

Principal Database Admin

Bensalem, PA · Hybrid

As Principal Database Administrator at Epicor, you will be a key technical leader ensuring the availability, security, and performance of missioncritical database environments supporting our ...

Epicor

Principal Database Admin

Milton, FL · Hybrid

As Principal Database Administrator at Epicor, you will be a key technical leader ensuring the availability, security, and performance of missioncritical database environments supporting our ...

Epicor

Principal Database Admin

Lehi, UT · Hybrid

As Principal Database Administrator at Epicor, you will be a key technical leader ensuring the availability, security, and performance of missioncritical database environments supporting our ...

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Database Admins, or Database Administrators (DBAs), are IT professionals responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing databases used by organizations. They ensure that data is stored efficiently, backed up regularly, and easily accessible to authorized users. DBAs also monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize systems to handle large amounts of data. Their work is critical to preventing data loss, safeguarding sensitive information, and supporting business operations.

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Skills & CertificationsDBA certifications (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft)SQL, PL/SQL, programming skills
Work EnvironmentDatabase management teams, IT departmentsDevelopment teams, software projects
Common TasksBackup, recovery, performance tuningWriting queries, creating database schemas

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Curam Database Admin

Curam Database Admin

Arete Technologies, Inc.

Durham, NC • On-site

$49 - $66.75/hr

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Posted 21 days ago

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Company Description

Arete Technologies, Inc. offers set of innovative Consulting and Outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients
We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world-class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work-life balance intact. The Global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemas and unconventional channels to provide one-stop solutions for all your workforce needs.
our Team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT Consulting and Staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both Consultants and Clients.
We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT Consultancy, Software development, Web Development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.

Job Description

Description:
Client FAST requires a Curam Application DBA to support Client FAST projects.

Description:

The Client of Health and Human Services (DHHS) requires a Curam Applications DBA on the Oracle Database Platform to support the development and implementation of Client Families Accessing Services through Technology (Client FAST).

Primary responsibilities include:

Managing the Curam application schema, design, and extensions within the database, in development, test and production environments

Providing database technical support, tuning, and application administration and consulting.

Providing support for Oracle, Oracle Dataguard, and Oracle Enterprise suite in an AIX environment

Serving in a primary role in the creation of database migration plans

Involvement in the development of procedures for effective database use and ensuring standards are met.

Duties will include:

Working with developers to identify and refine data requirements, database design, database migration planning, and configuration.

Performing backup and recovery, monitoring database performance, and reorganizing database structures as needed.

Creation and modification of test and production data, base schemas

Skills:
Demonstrable skills with Curam Software and database schema
Demonstrable skills with Oracle or DB2 database software
Experience configuring, monitoring, tuning, and performing backup and restore for Oracle database servers
Experience authoingr code in SQL, PL/SQL and Unix/Linux
Proficiency in one or more shell scripting languages
Experience in a Curam software development environment in a Curam DBA role
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Experience planning and coordinating the work of others
Experience with advanced security and SQL replication
Oracle 11g and SharePoint knowledge

Qualifications

Need Local Candidates.

Additional Information

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Paramjot Singh

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