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Junior Database Admin Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Database Administrator

Warren, MI · On-site

$46.50 - $64.25/hr

Senior Database Administrator Our client is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join its ... Mentor junior team members and participate in knowledge sharing. * Participate in on-call and off ...

Senior Database Administrator Our client is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join its ... Mentor junior team members and participate in knowledge sharing. * Participate in on-call and off ...

Junior ServiceNow Developer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$51.75 - $71.25/hr

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Acrisure is seeking a Junior Developer - ServiceNow on our growing team. The Junior Developer ... ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification. * Exposure to ServiceNow ITSM, CMDB, ...

Junior ServiceNow Developer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$52 - $71.25/hr

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Acrisure is seeking a Junior Developer - ServiceNow on our growing team. The Junior Developer ... ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification. * Exposure to ServiceNow ITSM, CMDB, ...

Junior ServiceNow Developer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$50.25 - $69/hr

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Acrisure is seeking a Junior Developer - ServiceNow on our growing team. The Junior Developer ... ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification. * Exposure to ServiceNow ITSM, CMDB, ...

Junior ServiceNow Developer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$51.75 - $71.25/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Acrisure is seeking a Junior Developer - ServiceNow on our growing team. The Junior Developer ... ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification. * Exposure to ServiceNow ITSM, CMDB, ...

Application Developer

Grand Rapids, MI

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Company Overview SBMA, a third-party administrator, is an affordable ACA-compliant benefits ... and databases while collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring junior developers. The ...

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Application Developer

Lansing, MI

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Company Overview SBMA, a third-party administrator, is an affordable ACA-compliant benefits ... and databases while collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring junior developers. The ...

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Senior .NET Software Developer

Southfield, MI · On-site

$50.25 - $66.50/hr

... database, and administrative applications. This person will be responsible for sourcing and ... Support and administer web service-based applications: Manage and troubleshoot the functionality of ...

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Junior Database Admin information

What is the difference between Junior Database Admin vs Database Analyst?

AspectJunior Database AdminDatabase Analyst
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science; certifications like Microsoft SQL Server or OracleBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related; certifications like Microsoft Certified Data Analyst or Oracle Certified Associate
Work EnvironmentSupport and maintain databases, troubleshoot issues, perform backupsAnalyze data, generate reports, optimize database performance
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments across various industries, focusing on database managementBusiness intelligence, data analysis teams, finance, healthcare, and tech sectors

The Junior Database Admin and Database Analyst roles share similar educational backgrounds and certifications. However, the Junior Database Admin primarily focuses on maintaining and supporting databases, while the Database Analyst emphasizes analyzing data and creating reports. Both roles are essential in organizations that rely heavily on data management and analysis.

Can I become a junior database administrator with no experience?

Junior database administrators often start with basic knowledge of database concepts, SQL, and operating systems. While prior experience is helpful, some employers accept candidates with relevant certifications or training programs, and on-the-job learning is common in this role.

What does a junior database administrator do?

A junior database administrator assists in managing and maintaining databases by performing tasks such as data backup, recovery, and security. They often work with database management systems like SQL Server or Oracle, and require basic knowledge of scripting and troubleshooting to support database performance and integrity.

What job categories do people searching Junior Database Admin jobs in Michigan look for?

The top searched job categories for Junior Database Admin jobs in Michigan are:

Infographic showing various Junior Database Admin job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Sr. Database Administrator

Venteon

Warren, MI • On-site

$46.50 - $64.25/hr

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Posted 16 days ago


Job description


Senior Database Administrator
Our client is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join its technology team and take ownership of highly available, mission-critical Microsoft SQL Server environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on database professional who enjoys solving complex performance, reliability, and scalability challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments.
  • Lead database performance diagnostics, query optimization, indexing, and workload analysis.
  • Design and support highly available and scalable database architectures using SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and multi-site technologies.
  • Develop and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical databases.
  • Develop proactive monitoring and alerting to identify performance, capacity, and availability risks.
  • Automate database administration tasks using PowerShell and T-SQL.
  • Manage SQL Server upgrades, patching, migrations, and database lifecycle activities.
  • Support reporting and analytics workloads, including SSRS and Qlik.
  • Partner with application and infrastructure teams on schema design, database standards, code reviews, and release planning.
  • Maintain database security, access controls, auditing, and governance standards.
  • Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks.
  • Mentor junior team members and participate in knowledge sharing.
  • Participate in on-call and off-hours support as required.

Qualifications
  • Extensive hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience in enterprise environments.
  • Strong SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups and high-availability/disaster-recovery environments.
  • Experience implementing and managing database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Proficiency with T-SQL and PowerShell.
  • Experience with SQL Server upgrades, patching, and migrations.
  • Experience supporting reporting and analytics workloads.
  • Experience with SSRS, Qlik, and database monitoring tools.
  • Strong understanding of SQL Server security, access controls, and auditing.
  • Python experience is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
  • Must be comfortable working 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, in Warren, Michigan.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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