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Database Administrator roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Most DBA roles satisfy the specialty occupation standard, making employer-sponsored permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals.
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Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
SUMMARY
As an Experienced Database Administrator at Gainwell, you will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain database systems that support critical healthcare operations. You will collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing database solutions. This role plays a key part in enabling data-driven decision-making and supporting clients in improving outcomes for the populations they serve.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION
- Lead client and project engagements to assess requirements and define database design strategies
- Analyze user needs and develop technical specifications ensuring performance, security, and data integrity
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain database solutions, including automation of data processes and reporting capabilities
- Monitor and optimize database performance, manage production support activities (e.g., backup/recovery, archiving), and implement standards
- Drive continuous improvement by maintaining documentation, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing guidance to junior team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in database engineering, design, and development across enterprise environments
- Strong expertise in SQL Server (including AOAG), PostgreSQL (including Aurora), and AWS services (RDS, EC2)
- Experience with database design methodologies and development in multi-tenant environments
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
- Strong performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills using tools such as SolarWinds DPA, SQL Query Store, pgAdmin, Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch, along with strong analytical and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Remote-based opportunity within the United States
- Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
- Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
- The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 6/30/2026
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this position is $88,000 - $127,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth.
LOCATION
Location: Any city, IL, US, 99999
Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.
INTRODUCTION
Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
SUMMARY
As an Experienced Database Administrator at Gainwell, you will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain database systems that support critical healthcare operations. You will collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing database solutions. This role plays a key part in enabling data-driven decision-making and supporting clients in improving outcomes for the populations they serve.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION
- Lead client and project engagements to assess requirements and define database design strategies
- Analyze user needs and develop technical specifications ensuring performance, security, and data integrity
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain database solutions, including automation of data processes and reporting capabilities
- Monitor and optimize database performance, manage production support activities (e.g., backup/recovery, archiving), and implement standards
- Drive continuous improvement by maintaining documentation, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing guidance to junior team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in database engineering, design, and development across enterprise environments
- Strong expertise in SQL Server (including AOAG), PostgreSQL (including Aurora), and AWS services (RDS, EC2)
- Experience with database design methodologies and development in multi-tenant environments
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
- Strong performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills using tools such as SolarWinds DPA, SQL Query Store, pgAdmin, Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch, along with strong analytical and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Remote-based opportunity within the United States
- Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
- Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
- The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 6/30/2026
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this position is $88,000 - $127,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth.
LOCATION
Location: Any city, IL, US, 99999
Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Database Administrator
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to document that your degree and experience match the job description exactly. Get your foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited agency before interviews so credential gaps don't slow the filing.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Database Administrator roles by employers who have sponsored green cards before. Prior PERM filings for your exact job title signal that the employer's legal team already understands the DBA sponsorship workflow.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility early
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, it likely fits EB-3. An advanced degree or documented specialized expertise in areas like Oracle RAC or SQL Server high-availability qualifies you for EB-2, which can mean a shorter wait for candidates from certain countries.
Confirm the job description before PERM filing
PERM locks in the job duties at filing. Ask your employer to include the specific database platforms and environments you'll manage. Vague descriptions like 'database support' have been audited by DOL for lacking minimum requirements.
Understand prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up your wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offered salary clears the DOL threshold from day one.
Use your priority date to plan your timeline
USCIS assigns a priority date when your I-140 is approved. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 DBA roles move to permanent residency without multi-year backlogs. Track your priority date against the monthly Visa Bulletin to forecast your adjustment of status window.
Green Card Database Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Administrator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most DBA positions qualify for EB-3 because they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or you hold one plus substantial specialized expertise in enterprise database architecture, your employer can file under EB-2. The O*NET profile for Database Administrators supports the specialty occupation classification at both levels.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Database Administrators?
H-1B visa authorization is temporary and subject to the annual lottery, which creates renewal uncertainty. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent: once your I-140 is approved and you adjust status, you're a lawful permanent resident. There's no annual cap at the EB-3 level for workers from most countries, and the process is employer-driven, so you aren't competing in a lottery.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a DBA role?
The PERM labor certification phase with DOL typically runs six to eighteen months, including the mandatory recruitment period and current processing queues. After DOL approves PERM, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. For most nationalities, adjustment of status follows within one to three years of the I-140 approval. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer waits due to per-country annual limits.
Where can I find Database Administrator jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter DBA roles by employers who have filed PERM applications for this job title. That filter removes companies that haven't engaged in employment-based sponsorship before, so you're applying to organizations that already understand the PERM workflow and have legal infrastructure in place to support your filing.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on an H-1B as a Database Administrator?
Yes. PERM can be filed while you're in valid H-1B status. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current within six years of your initial H-1B start date, you can extend your H-1B in three-year increments under AC21 while waiting to adjust status. Starting PERM early protects you from H-1B renewal gaps and preserves your priority date.