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Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Pleasant Grove, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Eagle Mountain, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Taylorsville, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Lindon, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

South Jordan, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Midvale, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Saratoga Springs, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Cottonwood Heights, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

White City, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Murray, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Kearns, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Millcreek, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Riverton, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Magna, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

American Fork, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Vineyard, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

Cox Automotive

Sr Database Engineer

Highland, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Key Responsibilities Daily Operations & Monitoring * Monitor health, performance, and availability of Production, QA, and Development databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Oracle) hosted on AWS on a ...

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How much do database operations engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for database operations engineer in Sandy, UT is $116,038.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,600.00 and $133,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Database Operations Engineer vs Database Administrator?

AspectDatabase Operations EngineerDatabase Administrator
Primary FocusManaging database performance, automation, and infrastructureMaintaining database integrity, security, and backups
Skills & CertificationsSQL, scripting, cloud platforms, automation toolsSQL, database management, security certifications
Work EnvironmentDevOps teams, cloud environments, automation pipelinesIT teams, on-premises or cloud database systems
Common TasksOptimizing performance, automating deployment, monitoringData backup, user access, security patches

While both roles involve working with databases, the Database Operations Engineer primarily focuses on automation, performance, and infrastructure management, often within DevOps or cloud environments. The Database Administrator concentrates on data integrity, security, and daily database maintenance. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and professionals for their database needs.

Infographic showing various Database Operations Engineer job openings in Sandy, UT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,038 per year, or $55.8 per hour.

Data Engineer DBA

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Utah Division of Human Resource Management
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$40 - $50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Data Engineer DBA
FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - HybridRecruiter - Elida Barrera ebarrera@utah.gov 385-295-7911
Application Deadline - 8/26/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Key Responsibilities
Data Engineer / Microsoft SQL Database Administrator
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking a skilled Data Engineer / Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to design, maintain, and improve our organization's data systems and cloud data infrastructure. This position combines Microsoft SQL Server database administration with modern data engineering responsibilities, including data pipeline development, cloud data lake management, database performance optimization, and support for analytics and reporting.
The successful candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, and database administration best practices, as well as hands-on knowledge of Microsoft cloud data technologies including Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Microsoft Fabric. This role works closely with analysts, application developers, business users, and IT staff to ensure data is secure, reliable, accurate, well-organized, and available for operational and strategic decision-making.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Administer, monitor, secure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
  • Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies for SQL Server workloads.
  • Manage database backups, restores, disaster recovery procedures, maintenance plans, and high-availability solutions.
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot ETL processes that integrate data from multiple systems.
  • Design and support data pipelines using tools such as SQL Server Integration Services, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric pipelines, notebooks, or similar technologies.
  • Work with Azure Cosmos DB to support NoSQL data storage, querying, indexing, partitioning, performance monitoring, and integration with downstream data platforms.
  • Support Microsoft Fabric OneLake environment, including lakehouses, warehouses, pipelines, notebooks, semantic models, and integration with Power BI.
  • Ensure data integrity, quality, privacy, security, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver effective solutions.
  • Assist with database migrations, upgrades, automation, modernization efforts, and cloud data platform initiatives.
  • Promote best practices for data governance, data access, metadata management, and secure data sharing.

Qualifications
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field, preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  • Professional experience in database administration, data engineering, database development, or related technical role.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
  • Strong proficiency in T-SQL, including complex queries, stored procedures, functions, views, indexing, and query optimization.
  • Experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting relational database structures.
  • Experience with database backup and recovery, performance tuning, monitoring, indexing, security, and access management.
  • Experience developing and supporting ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines. SSIS and Azure Data Factory experience a must.
  • Experience working with Azure Cosmos DB, including NoSQL data models, partitioning concepts, indexing, querying, and integration with other data systems.
  • Experience working with Azure Data Lake Storage, including storage organization, security, file formats, and data lifecycle management.
  • Understanding of modern cloud data architecture patterns, including delta lakes, lakehouses, warehouses, and medallion-style data organization.
  • Familiarity with data quality, data governance, data privacy, and secure data access practices. Informatica experience is a plus.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex database design, data integration, and cloud data platform issues.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.

About the Role
Location -
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required - Yes
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.
Why You Should Join Our TeamIn Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
  • Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
  • Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
  • Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
  • Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The AgencyFor more information visit schools.utah.gov
EEO StatementThe State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

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