Description
The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for administering, supporting, and optimizing enterprise-scale relational and NoSQL database environments. This role ensures high availability, performance, security, and scalability across production and non-production systems while supporting modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
Database Administration & Support
Administer, monitor, and support Oracle, MongoDB, and DynamoDB environments
Manage installations, upgrades, patching, backups, recovery, and replication
Ensure availability, reliability, and security across environments
Implement database standards, policies, and best practices
Database Design & Architecture
Design scalable, high-performance relational and NoSQL architectures
Create logical and physical data models
Optimize schemas, indexing, partitioning, clustering, and storage
Support distributed and microservices-based data architectures
Database Migration & Modernization
Lead database migration initiatives from legacy platforms
Perform schema conversion, data migration, validation, and cutover planning
Support cloud migration and modernization efforts
Work with migration tools and ETL/data integration processes
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks
Tune SQL, PL/SQL, execution plans, and indexing strategies
Optimize MongoDB aggregations, sharding, and replication
Improve DynamoDB partition key design, throughput, autoscaling, and cost
Monitor database health using performance tools
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Configure and maintain:
Oracle RAC and Data Guard
MongoDB replica sets and sharded clusters
DynamoDB global tables
Develop, test, and validate backup and recovery procedures
Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity readiness
Cloud & Automation
Support AWS database services and infrastructure
Automate administrative tasks using scripting tools
Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines where applicable
Collaboration & Governance
Partner with application developers, architects, DevOps, and security teams
Participate in database design and code reviews
Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards
Skills
oracle database, mongodb database, amazon dynamodb, sql, pl sql, AWS cloud platform, python scripts, shell scripting, infrastructure as code, ci/cd, etl tool, observability, microservices architecture
Top Skills Details
oracle database,mongodb database,amazon dynamodb,sql,pl sql,AWS cloud platform
Additional Skills & Qualifications
python
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Greenwood Village, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Greenwood Village,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 101054TS
- Position Id: JP-006052784
- Posted 7 hours ago