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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator III - **Company:** Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. - **Location:** Grand Junction, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,716.0 - $132,144.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Data Recovery, Oracle Data Guard, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Standard Sql, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Scripting, Google Cloud, Indexer, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Qlikview, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Dynatrace, Commvault - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://odfl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ODFL_Careers/job/Grand-Junction-CO/Database-Administrator-III_R-2026-3121 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and/or relevant experience Required Experience: * 7+ years of experience in database administration, design, and development * 5+ years of experience with tuning, performance, and scalability projects * 2+ years of experience with cloud technologies * Advanced experience with database platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) * Deep knowledge of performance tuning, execution plans, indexing, and wait event analysis * Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, OCI, AWS, Azure) * Strong expertise in backup/recovery tools and HA/DR technologies (e.g., RMAN, Data Guard, Clustering, Always On, Commvault) * Knowledge of replication tools (e.g., GoldenGate, Qlik) * Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., OEM, Dynatrace, Spotlight) * Excellent problem-solving skills * Critical thinking and research skills * Written and verbal presentation skills to technical and non-technical audiences ## Description Provide both strategic and tactical direction for the database team while overseeing the management and maintenance of mission-critical databases across production and non-production environments. This personnel ensures databases run reliably at scale while continuously optimizing and automating operations., * Partner with IT resources to ensure appropriate solutions/offerings are being utilized and supported across the organization * Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior level DBAs to support new directions or solutions selected for the enterprise in a 24x7 environment * Ensure database availability, reliability, and performance through proactive monitoring and tuning practices * Responsible for implementing and supporting backup and recovery solutions and Disaster Recovery processes * Responsible for implementing and maintaining high-availability solutions and be proficient in replication technologies * Enforce security best practices (access control, encryption, auditing, patching) * Troubleshoot complex incidents, including query performance issues, blocking, and deadlocks * Recommend changes and enhancements to improve the environment and provide excellent customer service * Help transform business requirements into environment specific database solutions * Assist developers with tuning database access or SQL code to ensure successful implementations * Lead the assessment and evaluation of tools supporting the databases * Participate in the development of implementation plans and post implementation reviews * Establish and maintain procedures for database administration, security standards and implement database best practices * Support database deployments, schema changes, release and change management processes * Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting (e.g., Shell, Python, PowerShell) * Research and perform database upgrades and patching * Participate in on-call rotation ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [How Gatsby Cloud's real-time streaming architecture drives <5 second builds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/418-how-gatsby-cloud-s-real-time-streaming-architecture-drives-5-second-builds) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)