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Computer Database Management Systems Careers and Jobs

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For detail-oriented people who want to specialize in how organizations store and organize data. Use the tools below to see which database management roles fit your background and goals.

This major focuses specifically on data storage, structure, and retrieval systems, distinct from general programming. Use the tools below to explore Database Management-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Database Support Technician, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Database Administrator or Data Warehouse Manager. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as Oracle Certified Professional / Microsoft SQL Server Certification, that can help you move up the career ladder.



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Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Computer Database Management Systems careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Computer Database Management Systems Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Computer Database Management Systems careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Computer Database Management Systems, so relevant Computer Database Management Systems jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Computer Database Management Systems Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Computer Database Management Systems Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Computer Database Management Systems careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
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Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
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Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
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Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

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Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

4 Computer Database Management Systems careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Computer Database Management Systems-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs

Statisticians 35.4% Database Analyst
Occupation: Statisticians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 35.4% Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst
Information Security Analysts 33.3% Database Security Expert
Occupation: Information Security Analysts U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 33.3% Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Security Expert
Computer Systems Analysts 7% Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Occupation: Computer Systems Analysts U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7% Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Computer Programmers -9.9% Database Programmer
Occupation: Computer Programmers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -9.9% Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Programmer

12 Computer Database Management Systems careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Computer Database Management Systems-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs

Database Architects $ 134,700 Database Analyst; Database Architect; Database Computer Consultant; Database Consultant; Database Design Analyst; Database Designer; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Manager; Database Modeler; Database Programmer; Database Software Consultant; Database Software Tech (Database Software Technician); Database Specialist; DBMS Specialist (Database Management System Specialist); Internet Database Specialist
Occupation: Database Architects National Median Salary: $ 134,700 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Architect; Database Computer Consultant; Database Consultant; Database Design Analyst; Database Designer; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Manager; Database Modeler; Database Programmer; Database Software Consultant; Database Software Tech (Database Software Technician); Database Specialist; DBMS Specialist (Database Management System Specialist); Internet Database Specialist
Data Warehousing Specialists $ 134,700 Database Specialist
Occupation: Data Warehousing Specialists National Median Salary: $ 134,700 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Specialist
Information Security Analysts $ 120,360 Database Security Expert
Occupation: Information Security Analysts National Median Salary: $ 120,360 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Security Expert
Business Intelligence Analysts $ 108,020 Business Database Analyst; Marketing Database Analyst
Occupation: Business Intelligence Analysts National Median Salary: $ 108,020 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Business Database Analyst; Marketing Database Analyst
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $ 104,920 Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator (GIS Database Administrator)
Occupation: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians National Median Salary: $ 104,920 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator (GIS Database Administrator)
Information Technology Project Managers $ 104,920 Database Administration Project Manager; Database Development Project Manager
Occupation: Information Technology Project Managers National Median Salary: $ 104,920 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Administration Project Manager; Database Development Project Manager
Statisticians $ 104,110 Database Analyst
Occupation: Statisticians National Median Salary: $ 104,110 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst
Computer Systems Analysts $ 103,800 Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Occupation: Computer Systems Analysts National Median Salary: $ 103,800 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Database Administrators $ 101,510 Cyber Database Administrator (Cyber DBA); Database Administration Associate; Database Administration Manager; Database Administrator (DBA); Database Analyst; Database Coordinator; Database Design Analyst; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist); Database Manager; Database Programmer; Database Security Administrator; Database Software Technician (Database Software Tech); Database Specialist; Database Technician (Database Tech); Database Tester; Databases Computer Consultant; Databases Software Consultant; Development and Database Administration Manager; Internet Database Specialist; SQL DBA (Structured Query Language Database Administrator)
Occupation: Database Administrators National Median Salary: $ 101,510 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Cyber Database Administrator (Cyber DBA); Database Administration Associate; Database Administration Manager; Database Administrator (DBA); Database Analyst; Database Coordinator; Database Design Analyst; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist); Database Manager; Database Programmer; Database Security Administrator; Database Software Technician (Database Software Tech); Database Specialist; Database Technician (Database Tech); Database Tester; Databases Computer Consultant; Databases Software Consultant; Development and Database Administration Manager; Internet Database Specialist; SQL DBA (Structured Query Language Database Administrator)
Computer Programmers $ 99,700 Database Programmer
Occupation: Computer Programmers National Median Salary: $ 99,700 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Programmer
Bioinformatics Scientists $ 91,100 Scientific Database Curator
Occupation: Bioinformatics Scientists National Median Salary: $ 91,100 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Scientific Database Curator
Bioinformatics Technicians $ 70,620 Database Technician
Occupation: Bioinformatics Technicians National Median Salary: $ 70,620 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Technician

12 Computer Database Management Systems careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Computer Database Management Systems-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
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Occupations Education/Preparation Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs

Bioinformatics Scientists 5 Scientific Database Curator
Occupation: Bioinformatics Scientists Education/Preparation: 5 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Scientific Database Curator
Statisticians 5 Database Analyst
Occupation: Statisticians Education/Preparation: 5 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst
Bioinformatics Technicians 4 Database Technician
Occupation: Bioinformatics Technicians Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Technician
Business Intelligence Analysts 4 Business Database Analyst; Marketing Database Analyst
Occupation: Business Intelligence Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Business Database Analyst; Marketing Database Analyst
Computer Programmers 4 Database Programmer
Occupation: Computer Programmers Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Programmer
Computer Systems Analysts 4 Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Occupation: Computer Systems Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Design Analyst
Data Warehousing Specialists 4 Database Specialist
Occupation: Data Warehousing Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Specialist
Database Administrators 4 Cyber Database Administrator (Cyber DBA); Database Administration Associate; Database Administration Manager; Database Administrator (DBA); Database Analyst; Database Coordinator; Database Design Analyst; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist); Database Manager; Database Programmer; Database Security Administrator; Database Software Technician (Database Software Tech); Database Specialist; Database Technician (Database Tech); Database Tester; Databases Computer Consultant; Databases Software Consultant; Development and Database Administration Manager; Internet Database Specialist; SQL DBA (Structured Query Language Database Administrator)
Occupation: Database Administrators Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Cyber Database Administrator (Cyber DBA); Database Administration Associate; Database Administration Manager; Database Administrator (DBA); Database Analyst; Database Coordinator; Database Design Analyst; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Management System Specialist (DBMS Specialist); Database Manager; Database Programmer; Database Security Administrator; Database Software Technician (Database Software Tech); Database Specialist; Database Technician (Database Tech); Database Tester; Databases Computer Consultant; Databases Software Consultant; Development and Database Administration Manager; Internet Database Specialist; SQL DBA (Structured Query Language Database Administrator)
Database Architects 4 Database Analyst; Database Architect; Database Computer Consultant; Database Consultant; Database Design Analyst; Database Designer; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Manager; Database Modeler; Database Programmer; Database Software Consultant; Database Software Tech (Database Software Technician); Database Specialist; DBMS Specialist (Database Management System Specialist); Internet Database Specialist
Occupation: Database Architects Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Analyst; Database Architect; Database Computer Consultant; Database Consultant; Database Design Analyst; Database Designer; Database Developer; Database Engineer; Database Manager; Database Modeler; Database Programmer; Database Software Consultant; Database Software Tech (Database Software Technician); Database Specialist; DBMS Specialist (Database Management System Specialist); Internet Database Specialist
Information Security Analysts 4 Database Security Expert
Occupation: Information Security Analysts Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Security Expert
Information Technology Project Managers 4 Database Administration Project Manager; Database Development Project Manager
Occupation: Information Technology Project Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Database Administration Project Manager; Database Development Project Manager
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians 3 Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator (GIS Database Administrator)
Occupation: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Computer Database Management Systems-Related Jobs: Geographic Information Systems Database Administrator (GIS Database Administrator)

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Data Warehousing Specialists

Description: Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Verify the structure, accuracy, or quality of warehouse data.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Create plans, test files, and scripts for data warehouse testing, ranging from unit to integration testing.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Create supporting documentation, such as metadata and diagrams of entity relationships, business processes, and process flow.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Perform system analysis, data analysis or programming, using a variety of computer languages and procedures.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Write new programs or modify existing programs to meet customer requirements, using current programming languages and technologies.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Provide or coordinate troubleshooting support for data warehouses.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Design and implement warehouse database structures.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Develop and implement data extraction procedures from other systems, such as administration, billing, or claims.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Map data between source systems, data warehouses, and data marts.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Design, implement, or operate comprehensive data warehouse systems to balance optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors, according to customer requirements.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Review designs, codes, test plans, or documentation to ensure quality.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Select methods, techniques, or criteria for data warehousing evaluative procedures.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Implement business rules via stored procedures, middleware, or other technologies.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Prepare functional or technical documentation for data warehouses.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Develop or maintain standards, such as organization, structure, or nomenclature, for the design of data warehouse elements, such as data architectures, models, tools, and databases.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Create or implement metadata processes and frameworks.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Test software systems or applications for software enhancements or new products.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
Apply new technologies to improve work processes.
Create databases to store electronic data.
Design software applications.
Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
Develop models of information or communications systems.
Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
Develop procedures for data management.
Develop testing routines or procedures.
Document operational procedures.
Evaluate data quality.
Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
Modify software programs to improve performance.
Test software performance.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
Write computer programming code.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Programming: Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Analyze scientific or applied data using mathematical principles.
Activity: Create visual designs or displays.
Activity: Design computer or information systems or applications.
Activity: Design databases.
Activity: Develop models of systems, processes, or products.
Activity: Develop operational or technical procedures or standards.
Activity: Develop technical specifications for products or operations.
Activity: Evaluate project feasibility.
Activity: Evaluate the quality or accuracy of data.
Activity: Implement procedures or processes.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Program computer systems or production equipment.
Activity: Resolve computer problems.
Activity: Test performance of computer or information systems.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Business intelligence and data analysis software:
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Object or component oriented development software:
Python
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Widely Used Tech Skills
Data base user interface and query software:
Operational Data Store ODS software
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
IBM SPSS Statistics
SAS
The MathWorks MATLAB
Cloud-based management software:
Splunk Enterprise
Content workflow software:
Atlassian JIRA
Data base management system software (scroll table below):
Amazon DynamoDB
Apache Cassandra
Apache Hadoop
MongoDB
NoSQL
Oracle PL/SQL
Teradata Database
Data base reporting software:
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
Data base user interface and query software (scroll table below):
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
Amazon Redshift
Amazon Web Services AWS software
Apache Hive
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle Database
Transact-SQL
Development environment software (scroll table below):
Apache Kafka
C
Eclipse IDE
Microsoft .NET Framework
Microsoft Azure software
Microsoft Visual Basic
Microsoft Visual Studio
Document management software:
Microsoft SharePoint
Enterprise application integration software:
Extensible markup language XML
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software
File versioning software:
Apache Subversion SVN
Geographic information system:
ESRI ArcGIS software
Metadata management software:
Informatica software
Object or component oriented development software (scroll table below):
Apache Spark
C#
C++
Oracle Java
Perl
R
Scala
Object oriented data base management software:
PostgreSQL
Operating system software (scroll table below):
Apple macOS
Bash
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Shell script
UNIX
UNIX Shell
Process mapping and design software:
Microsoft Visio
Project management software:
Microsoft Project
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software:
StataCorp Stata
Application server software:
Oracle WebLogic Server
Backup or archival software:
Veritas NetBackup
Business intelligence and data analysis software (scroll table below):
IBM Cognos Impromptu
MicroStrategy
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Qlik Tech QlikView
TIBCO Spotfire
Cloud-based management software:
IBM WebSphere
Jitterbit
Clustering software:
Aster Data nCluster
VMware
Communications server software:
IBM Domino
Configuration management software:
Perforce Helix software
Customer relationship management CRM software:
Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Data base management system software (scroll table below):
Apache Flume
Apache HBase
Apache Oozie
Apache Pig
Apache Solr
Apache Sqoop
CodeFutures dbShards
Greenplum Database
InterMine
Kalido Information Engine
ParAccel Analytic Database
Relational database management software
SAND
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise
SAP IQ
Talend Big Data Integration
TalendForge
Data base reporting software:
IBM Netezza TwinFin
Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer
Oracle SQL Loader
SAP Crystal Reports
Data base user interface and query software:
Cloudera Impala
Teradata BTEQ
Data mining software (scroll table below):
Rapid-I RapidMiner
SAP NetWeaver BW
Teradata FastLoad
Teradata Parallel Transporter
Teradata Tpump
Desktop publishing software:
Microsoft Publisher
Development environment software (scroll table below):
Adeptia ETL Suite
CloverETL
Common business oriented language COBOL
Integrated development environment IDE software
Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Document management software:
Teradata FastExport
Enterprise application integration software:
IBM InfoSphere DataStage
SMSi Twister Data Integrator
Talend Open Studio
Enterprise resource planning ERP software (scroll table below):
IBM Clarity Systems Clarity
Microsoft Dynamics
NetSuite ERP
Oracle Fusion Applications
Oracle Hyperion
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
SAP Business Objects
Financial analysis software:
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Human resources software:
Human resource management software HRMS
Information retrieval or search software:
Apache Avro
Metadata management software (scroll table below):
Adaptive Metadata Manager
Altova MapForce
Apatar
Coglin Mill RODIN
Embarcadero ER/Studio XE
Flat File Checker
HiT Software Allora
Informatica PowerCenter
Oracle Warehouse Builder
Pentaho Kettle
Quest Erwin Data Modeler
SAP PowerDesigner
SAS Data Integration Server
Scriptella
Talend Data Fabric
WisdomForce DatabaseSync System
Network monitoring software:
Nagios
Object or component oriented development software:
Advanced business application programming ABAP
Objective C
Operating system software (scroll table below):
Hewlett Packard HP-UX
Job control language JCL
KornShell
Oracle Solaris
Ubuntu
Portal server software:
Apache HTTP Server
Requirements analysis and system architecture software:
Unified modeling language UML
Storage networking software:
Amazon Simple Storage Service S3
Transaction security and virus protection software:
McAfee
NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
Transaction server software:
Customer information control system CICS
Web platform development software:
Ruby on Rails
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 78.3 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Education: Master's Degree
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 43.5 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 26.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 17.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
Local Salary Information
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
TDWI (The Data Warehousing Institute) External Link
Related Careers to Consider
Related Careers to Consider
This lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to what "Data Warehousing Specialists" do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit. How do these related occupations align with your interests, skills, and goals?
1 - Database Architects
2 - Database Administrators
3 - Software Developers
4 - Computer Systems Analysts
5 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
6 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
7 - Data Scientists
8 - Blockchain Engineers
9 - Business Intelligence Analysts
10 - Computer Programmers
11 - Document Management Specialists
12 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators
13 - Logistics Engineers
14 - Operations Research Analysts
15 - Computer Hardware Engineers
16 - Industrial Engineers
17 - Validation Engineers
18 - Computer and Information Systems Managers
19 - Web Developers
20 - Computer Network Architects


Step 4 of 4: Career-Specific Resources

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Videos

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Resumes

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Job Description

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Interviews

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Salary Data

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Raises

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Jobs

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Classifieds

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Step-by-Step

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Career Change

Here are resources to help you prepare for a career change. It is helpful to look carefully at the information provided in Section 3: Career Change (detailed previously on this page) prior to using these links. There is much to learn ...


LinkedIn®

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Career Path

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