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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Database Administrator (Oracle/Azure SQL) - **Company:** S & B TAYLOR ENTERPRISES, INC. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Database Optimization, Indexer, Git, Performance Monitor, User Administration - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us07801c559c23745b5fbe5b24e4943d26 ## About the Role * 10+ years of Database Administration experience. * 8+ years with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar relational databases. * Strong experience in database design, data modeling, performance tuning, indexing, and optimization. * Experience with enterprise application architecture and multi-tier applications. * Expertise in Agile/Scrum software development environments. * Strong knowledge of disaster recovery, database security, backup/recovery, and high availability. Preferred Skills * Azure SQL and Azure cloud experience. * AWS cloud exposure. * ETL development and data migration experience. * DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines. * Java/J2EE application support. * Azure or DBA certifications. ## Description The State of Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA III) to support enterprise applications running in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and cloud environments (Azure/AWS). The ideal candidate will manage database administration, performance tuning, migrations, disaster recovery, security, and high availability while supporting Agile development teams. This role includes migrating Oracle databases to Azure SQL, optimizing database performance, implementing monitoring solutions, and maintaining enterprise database infrastructure. Key Responsibilities * Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases. * Design and maintain logical and physical database models. * Migrate Oracle databases, stored procedures, and functions to Azure SQL. * Perform database tuning, indexing, optimization, and performance monitoring. * Manage database installations, upgrades, patching, backups, replication, disaster recovery, and high availability. * Implement database security, user management, and data protection standards. * Support ETL processes and large-scale data migrations. * Collaborate with Java development teams in Agile (Scrum) environments. * Create technical documentation, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure database integrity and availability. * Support CI/CD, DevOps processes, and cloud-based database deployments., Ideal Candidate: Senior DBA with strong Oracle and SQL Server expertise, Azure migration experience, database performance tuning, disaster recovery, cloud technologies, and Agile development experience supporting enterprise-scale applications., INPERSON INTERVIEW IS MANDATORY! 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