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Senior Database Administrator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global private equity firms. Our ... As a Senior Database Administrator at PDQ, you will be responsible for building, managing, and ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for database associate in Utah is $30.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.31 and $35.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a database associate?

Database Associates are professionals responsible for managing, maintaining, and updating databases within an organization. They ensure data integrity, assist with data entry and retrieval, and support database development and reporting tasks. Their role often includes collaborating with IT teams, troubleshooting database issues, and optimizing database performance to support business operations.

What are some of the most common challenges a database associate faces when maintaining data integrity across multiple systems?

Database Associates often encounter challenges when ensuring data accuracy and consistency across various platforms, especially as organizations integrate new software or migrate data. Common issues include managing duplicate records, syncing updates in real-time, and handling discrepancies between legacy and modern systems. To overcome these hurdles, Database Associates typically rely on robust data validation protocols, regular audits, and close collaboration with IT and data analytics teams. Staying current on best practices and understanding the organization's specific data flow is key to maintaining high data integrity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a database associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Database Associate, you need a solid understanding of database management, data entry accuracy, and familiarity with relational database systems, typically supported by a degree in information technology or related field. Proficiency with SQL, Microsoft Access, and common database management systems like Oracle or MySQL is often required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication help ensure data integrity and smooth collaboration with team members. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining reliable, accurate databases that support efficient business operations.

What is the difference between Database Associate vs Data Analyst?

AspectDatabase AssociateData Analyst
Required SkillsDatabase management, SQL, data entryData interpretation, statistical analysis, visualization
CertificationsSQL certifications, database management coursesData analysis certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Tableau)
Work EnvironmentIT departments, data centers, corporate officesBusiness, finance, marketing teams
Primary FocusMaintaining and organizing databasesAnalyzing data to support decision-making

While both roles involve working with data, a Database Associate primarily manages and maintains databases, ensuring data accuracy and security. In contrast, a Data Analyst interprets data to generate insights and support strategic decisions. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Can I become a database associate with no experience?

Database associates typically need some knowledge of database management systems, such as SQL, and may require basic technical skills. Entry-level positions often accept candidates with little experience if they have relevant education, certifications, or a willingness to learn on the job.

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Senior Database Administrator

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Pdq
Food Services and Drinking Places • 1 - 5K employees
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$125 - $150/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and optimize PDQ databases to ensure data availability, reliability, and performance.

  • Lead database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and resolving complex production database issues.

  • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to optimize database queries, schema designs, and automate routine tasks.

Job description

About PDQ
PDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, makes device management simple, secure, andPrettyDamnQuick. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global private equity firms.

Our Core Values:

  • Honesty: You communicate transparently and build trust through your actions.
  • Ownership: You take responsibility for outcomes and follow through on commitments.
  • Collaboration: You value diverse perspectives and work effectively across teams.
  • Improvement: You actively seek opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate.

Location

  • Remote, US : This position is open to candidates residing in any of PDQ’s open states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

About the role:

As a Senior Database Administrator at PDQ, you will be responsible for building, managing, and optimizing PDQ databases. This role is crucial in establishing best practices, ensuring data availability and reliability, and driving performance at scale. You will play a key role in safeguarding data integrity, supporting mission-critical business applications, and enabling data-driven decision-making.

How you might spend your day:

  • Designing and implementing database architecture solutions that scale with our growing SaaS platform
  • Leading database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting initiatives
  • Investigating and resolving complex production database performance and availability issues, including identifying root causes, mitigating incidents, and driving long-term improvements
  • Collaborating with software development teams to optimize database queries and schema designs
  • Collaborating with DevOps teams to automate routine database administration tasks and maintenance procedures
  • Extending and maintaining database observability tools to monitor performance and capacity, and analyze historical data to identify trends and proactively address issues
  • Implementing and maintaining database security measures and access controls
  • Mentoring and teaching engineering teams in writing optimized and performant database queries

We're looking for people who have:

  • 6+ years of experience managing databases at scale
  • Experience working in SaaS environment with high-availability requirements
  • Strong grasp of OLTP databases, specifically PostgreSQL in high-volume environments
  • Experience with database replication, partitioning, sharding and clustering
  • Proficiency in SQL performance tuning, query optimization and schema design
  • Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (Bash, Python, or similar)
  • Knowledge of backup and recovery tools and methodologies
  • Experience with cloud platforms (specifically GCP and Cloud SQL)
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, GCP SQL Query Insights)
  • Certifications in PostgreSQL or related technologies
  • Experience troubleshooting PostgreSQL WAL and VACUUM behavior
  • Experience with OLAP (columnar) databases (ClickHouse)

Who you are:

  • Ownership: You take responsibility for projects, drive results, and deliver on commitments
  • Honesty: You demonstrate integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions
  • Collaboration: You work effectively with cross-functional teams and foster a culture of teamwork
  • Improvement: You continuously seek opportunities for growth, innovation, and personal development
  • Detail-oriented, organized and a good team player
  • Independent, highly motivated, and solution-driven mentality to all activities
  • Excellent interpersonal skillset, particularly with the ability to build authentic business relationships

Tools we use:

  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
  • Git & Github
  • Slack

Why You'll Love Working at PDQ:

PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including:

  • 4-Day Work Week
  • Equity Participation
  • Managers who champion professional development
  • 100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
  • 100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
  • Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives
  • Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)

Equal Opportunity Employer

PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact hr@pdq.com.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

The majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment.

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