SQL Database Administrator/Programmer

Post Date

Dec 22, 2025

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60602
US
Apr 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Database Administrator (DBA)

Req #

CHI-92a68c74-d2b8-4046-a8e4-715d5918960f

Pay Rate

$120k - $135k (estimate)

Job Description

As a Database Administrator /Programmer you will be responsible for application support,
analyzing the performance issues and code,
deployment, migration, implementation, and administration of databases and support of all database environments and related applications on on-prem and Azure SQL Databases. You will do performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, backups, error checks, and replication and works directly with developers to solution, triage and troubleshoot on escalating issues. You will make installs, configure, maintain and patch SQL Servers, test backup/recovery, replication, failover, and disaster recovery, deploy new database and code per change requests and provides troubleshooting and support including after-hours support.

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Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in SQL database administration and development/programming.
• Experience with Azure SQL and knowledge of Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Data Factory is desired.
• Strong experience with backup strategies, replication, and DR solutions for SQL, monitoring and tuning MS SQL Server databases for optimum performance and a deep knowledge of indexes, index management, statistics, performance tuning. • Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
• Some Python knowledge and familiarity with SQL Integration Services, Postgres and Oracle.
• Ability to analyze database code and issues to create solutions for developers.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.