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Database Administrator Contract Jobs in California

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

SQL DBA

Orange, CA · On-site

$53.50 - $66.75/hr

... contract. The DBA should have a heavy/expert level background with SQL Server 2005 and experience with 2008/2012 version doing performance tuning and administration. Experience with SSIS is required ...

Siri Infosolutions Inc

PostgreSQL DBA

Irvine, CA · On-site

$53.75 - $67/hr

Irvine, CA Duration: Long-Term Contract Interview: WebEx Client: Infosys Key Requirements: * Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL Database Administration * Experience migrating Oracle/SQL ...

EROS Technologies, Inc.

Informix DBA

Woodland, CA · On-site

Woodland hills, CA Joining Mode Contract Primary skills: Informix DBA with 4GL knowledge Secondary: Knowledge on UNIX or Linux Years of experience: Minimum 8 Years Additional Information All your ...

EROS Technologies Inc

Informix DBA

Woodland, CA · On-site

Woodland hills, CA Joining Mode Contract Primary skills: Informix DBA with 4GL knowledge Secondary: Knowledge on UNIX or Linux Years of experience: Minimum 8 Years Additional Information All your ...

Central Business Solutions

Oracle DBA Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$59.50 - $80.75/hr

Contract (W2 Interview Process: * 1st Round: Virtual * 2nd Round: In-Person We are seeking an experienced Oracle DBA Manager with strong technical expertise and proven leadership experience managing ...

Saalex

Database Administrator III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

Contingent on Contract Award. Salary: $115k-$160k (depending on experience) The Database Administrator III supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise database systems ...

Saalex

Database Administrator III

San Diego, CA

$115K - $160K/yr

Contingent on Contract Award. Salary: $115k-$160k (depending on experience) The Database Administrator III supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise database systems ...

Saalex Corp.

Database Administrator III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$115 - $160/hr

Contingent on Contract Award. Salary: $115k-$160k (depending on experience) The Database Administrator III supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise database systems ...

Bizoforce Inc

PostgreSQL - DBA

Irvine, CA · On-site

Role: PostgreSQL - DBA Location: Irvine, CA (On-Site) Duration: Long-Term Contract (C2C) Key Responsibilities Deep, hands-on expertise in Terraform (non-negotiable) or Terraform certification ...

Info Way Solutions

PostgreSQL Developer DBA

Irvine, CA · On-site

$53.75 - $67/hr

Hybrid Employment Type: Long-Term Contract Position Overview We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Developer DBA with strong hands-on expertise in database development, administration, and ...

SA Technologies Inc.

SQL DBA

Martinez, CA

$58.25 - $72.75/hr

... as a SQL Server DBA using associated toolsets such as SQL Admin Studio, MVC, BI, SSRS, etc ... This is a 3-6 month contract to hire. Please submit your best Word resume along with best hourly ...

Akraya Inc.

Oracle DBA

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$56.75 - $77/hr

Oracle DBA, Data warehouse Job Duration: 6-10+ Months Contract : Only W2 The Oracle DBA will Provide support for DA on-call. He will Look for opportunities and work with other DBAs to improve ...

Avum Inc.

Database Administrator

Agoura Hills, CA · On-site

$125 - $170/hr

Ensures database health, performance, security, and compliance through proactive monitoring ... Hybrid/remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs

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PostgreSQL DBA (Contract W2)

Siri Infosolutions Inc

Irvine, CA • On-site

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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Hi Professional,

Hope you're doing well.

My name is Ganesh, and I am a Technical Recruiter with Siri InfoSolutions Inc.

I came across your profile and noticed your experience as a Technical Product Owner. We currently have an exciting opportunity with one of our direct clients that closely aligns with your background.

Role: PostgreSQL DBA (Contract W2)

Location: Irvine, CA

Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in AWS. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of PostgreSQL databases and will lead efforts to migrate and optimize our database infrastructure in the AWS cloud. This role requires deep knowledge of PostgreSQL database administration and AWS services, particularly related to database migration, performance tuning, and high availability.   Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute migration of on-prem (SQL/Oracle) databases to AWS Cloud Environment (PostgreSQL).
  • Remediate code hands-on from SQL/Oracle to PostgreSQL including all schema components including stored procedures, triggers, functions. Experienced in finding and fixing naming conventions (Snake case vs Pascal case vs others). Code remediation not just to correct technically but able to engage with application teams to fix code functionally.
  • Install, configure, and manage PostgreSQL databases across various versions.
  • Optimize database performance and ensure high availability and scalability.
  • Design and implement backup and recovery strategies using native database tools and AWS services.
  • Manage PostgreSQL replication (streaming replication, logical replication) and high availability setups.
  • Implement and maintain PostgreSQL security policies, roles, and privileges.
  • Monitor database health and performance using tools like pgAdmin, AWS CloudWatch, and other monitoring solutions.
  • Perform regular database maintenance tasks including vacuuming, indexing, and query optimization.
  • Configure and manage PostgreSQL on AWS
  • Utilize AWS services such as S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and DMS for database operations and migration.
  • Design and implement disaster recovery strategies, including Multi-AZ deployments and failover configurations.
  • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application requirements.
  • Document database environments, configurations, and procedures.
  Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory)
  • PostgreSQL Certified Professional (or equivalent)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional

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I would be happy to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

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It services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Edison, NJ, US

Year founded

2005

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