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City of Durham, NC

Business Services Analyst

Durham, NC · On-site

$68K - $105K/yr

... overnight batch processes, troubleshooting issues, supporting system updates and testing, and ... Develop and maintain databases and system tools; ensure data accuracy and compliance. * Assess ...

City of Durham

Business Services Analyst

Durham, NC · On-site +1

$68K - $105K/yr

... overnight batch processes, troubleshooting issues, supporting system updates and testing, and ... Develop and maintain databases and system tools; ensure data accuracy and compliance. Assess ...

Three Point Solutions

Laboratory Technician Lv2

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Document, interpret, and maintain laboratory test results in databases. * Communicate test results ... overnight shifts on a continuous rotating schedule. Ideal Candidate Someone with laboratory testing ...

Toyota

BI/SQL Developer

Louisville, KY · On-site

Develop database schema objects including views, store procedures, functions and indexes for ... testing efforts Production Support * Work with project management and support team on ensuring ...

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How much do overnight database tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight database tester in the United States is $56.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.60 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Database Tester vs Night Shift Database Administrator?

AspectOvernight Database TesterNight Shift Database Administrator
CredentialsSQL certifications, testing tools knowledgeDatabase management certifications, SQL skills
Work EnvironmentTesting labs, office settings, remote optionsData centers, server rooms, office
Industry UsageSoftware testing, QA teamsIT operations, database management
Primary FocusTesting database functionality, bug detectionMaintaining database performance, backups

While both roles involve working with databases, the Overnight Database Tester primarily focuses on testing and identifying issues in database systems during overnight shifts. In contrast, the Night Shift Database Administrator manages and maintains database performance and security. The roles share similar credentials but differ in responsibilities and work environment, catering to different aspects of database management and quality assurance.

How to become an overnight database tester?

To become an overnight database tester, you should have a strong understanding of database management systems, SQL, and testing tools. Gaining experience in database testing, often through relevant certifications or training, and being available for overnight or off-hours shifts are important. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are also valuable skills for this role.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Database Tester job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,000 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Business Services Analyst

City of Durham, NC

Durham, NC • On-site

$68K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Salary : $68,038.00 - $105,466.00 Annually
Location : 1600 Mist Lake Dr., Durham, NC
Job Type: Full time with benefits
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-06025
Department: Water Management
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of DurhamAdvance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $68,038.00 - $86,763.00
Hours/Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Subject to rotating overnight shift)
The City of Durham's wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham's 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set - mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
This role supports the administration, maintenance, and monitoring of the department's technology systems. Responsibilities include managing system roles and user groups, overseeing daily and overnight batch processes, troubleshooting issues, supporting system updates and testing, and providing technical assistance. The position serves as backup to and reports to the System Administrator.
The role requires applying established criteria to resolve technical and operational problems, make recommendations, and ensure work complies with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Devoted to providing technical support, administration, and maintenance/management of a department's technology systems and equipment, including user/technical support, data/database management and data extraction/analysis. Requires education and experience to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations. Decision-making includes selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction.
Position is responsible for researching, compiling, and analyzing information; preparing reports; managing programs and/or processes; assessing programs and performing quality control; consulting with management and other staff; performing special projects; serving as a liaison to other City departments, vendors or external customers, as assigned. Also, analyzing operational processes and recommending improvements; developing performance measures; developing and updating business plans and assisting with strategic planning. As assigned, an incumbent may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion or supervising paraprofessional and/or support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing disciplinary action.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Administer technology systems, including user access, configuration, and performance monitoring.
  • Oversee and troubleshoot scheduled daily and overnight batch processes, including vendor file processing and issue resolution.
  • Participate in system testing for updates, patches, and enhancements.
  • Research, compile, analyze, and report program and operational data; maintain records, manuals, contracts, and related documentation.
  • Develop and maintain databases and system tools; ensure data accuracy and compliance.
  • Assess operational processes, perform quality control, recommend improvements, and assist with strategic planning and performance measure development.
  • Serve as a liaison to internal departments, vendors, and external agencies; provide consultation, training, and program support.
  • Coordinate or lead special projects and outreach activities.
  • As assigned, provide lead-worker oversight or supervise support staff, including training and performance monitoring.
  • May require third-shift oversight to manage and resolve issues with scheduled processes.
  • Administers programs including evaluating program performance; performs quality control; develops performance measures; recommends improvements; assists with strategic planning; and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Coordinates the preparation of, and prepares, maintains, reviews, and/or submits policy, operational, financial, and related reports, records, user guides manuals, contracts, agreements; designs and manages databases and systems; researches, analyzes, compiles, extracts, digitizes, and/or reviews data; reviews work and the work of others for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contracts and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborates with, and serves as a liaison to, City management and departments, vendors, and/or external agencies; attends meetings to provide consultation and professional assistance; coordinates public outreach; conducts site visits and/or investigations, as assigned; develops and delivers training, as assigned; and promotes programs and other department operations.
  • Position may require third shift oversight of scheduled processes, and actions to quickly and accurately resolve issues surrounding said processes.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology, or directly related field
  • Two years of professional experience in an area related to assignment.

Additional Preferred Skills
  • For positions performing and coordinating applications support operations: working knowledge of ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, JAVA, DHTML, XML, Java Script and other scripting/programming languages is preferred.
  • For positions performing and coordinating GIS operations: a certified geographic information systems (GIS) professional certification is preferred.

Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
  • 12-13 paid holidays per year
  • 13 standard work days of vacation per year
  • 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
  • 2 weeks paid military leave per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
  • State and City retirement plans
  • Short and long term disability plans
  • Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
  • City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
  • Paid funeral leave
  • Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
  • Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
  • 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
  • 4 hours parental leave each year
  • Workman's Compensation Insurance
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
  • Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
  • City of Durham Website
  • Walk in
  • Job fair
  • Employee referral
  • Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
  • Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
  • Craig's List
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • GlassDoor
  • governmentjobs.com
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed.com
  • Employment Security Commission
  • Magazine/Newspaper
  • Other

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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
  • Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

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How many years of related experience do you have?
  • No related experience
  • Less than 1 year of related experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years related experience
  • 2 years but less than 6 years related experience
  • 6 years but less than 10 years related experience
  • 10 or more years related experience

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