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Senior Database Admin

CorVel Brand
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026

The Sr. Database Administrator works as a part of a team that is responsible for administering, supporting and assisting in the implementation of new and existing SQL systems, data conversions, and data migrations. This role is also responsible for Transact-SQL (T-SQL) review, database change deployments, and monitoring of existing systems while assisting in the migration to new systems. A normal work day includes day-to-day administration, performance tuning, and maintenance support for several core systems. The Database Administrator will also be responsible for reviewing maintenance plans, ensuring 100% of databases are backed up, responding to failures, as well as writing and testing disaster recovery plans.

This is a remote position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure system availability and test or execute recovery
  • Execute performance tuning, backup, and restoration of databases
  • Provide daily management of Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure and assure service availability
  • Maintain all databases including Development, QA, and Production environments
  • Work with business users, developers, and infrastructure teams to ensure quality products
  • Responsible for documenting all database maintenance procedures
  • Maintain policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Keep SQL servers up to date with necessary patches
  • Perform release management activities
  • Perform server migration/upgrade activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2014, 2016, and/or 2019
  • Thorough understanding of Relational Databases, T-SQL Scripting, Database Normalization best practices, database technologies, and concepts
  • Proficient with SQL Development – ability to write and troubleshoot SQL Code and design (stored procedures, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints)
  • Database Design in a Software Development Environment as a contributor

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • 6 years’ experience in database administration of SQL Server database environments
  • Hands-on experience in backups and recovery
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving database integrity and performance issues
  • Experience with Performance Tuning and Query Optimization
  • Experience in Microsoft SQL Server Replication (preferred)
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure SQL Database (preferred)
  • Experience with SSRS, SSIS or SSAS (preferred)
  • Experience in implementing operational automation (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience (preferred)

 

PAY RANGE:

CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location.  Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors:  federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions.  Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.  The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

Pay Range:  $99,250 – $166,777

A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management

In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.

 

ABOUT CORVEL:

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries.  CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients.  We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities.  Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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Salary : $99,250 - $166,777

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