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Senior Database Administrator - Remote

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Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator to support and operate Postgres and MySQL platforms in cloud based production environments. In this role, you will provide hands on production support, ensure day to day operational stability, and play a critical role in maintaining the performance, reliability, and scalability of business critical database systems.
This is a customer impacting role that requires deep technical expertise, solid troubleshooting skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a 24O7 production support environment, including participation in on call rotations.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities: Administer and maintain Postgres and MySQL databases in Azure across multiple environments Design and implement database solutions based on application requirements Maintain documentation related to database design, architecture, and procedures Tuning of the database and data models for performance Database upgrades in the Azure environment Working independently with minimal guidance on multiple tasks across multiple scrum teams Ensuring security standards are met and backup strategies are in place Understanding database architecture and design, suggesting improvements and updates to database architecture Design and develop resilient, reliable, scalable and self-healing solutions to meet and exceed customer requirements Relieve the team of "churn" and "waste" by introducing automation of menial tasks Collaborate with engineers on partner-teams to build cohesive and optimal solutions Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written forms, and be able to present and demonstrate work to technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor junior members of the engineering team to develop and perform as highly as possible Contribute to development team and help to achieve key business objectives Contribute to large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives Collaborate with the team on application architecture design and decision-making Design and implement database enhancements in collaboration with different teams Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences The candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment Present and demonstrate solutions to peers and Sr Management
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience on Postgres database administration. Must have a good understanding of Postgres database architecture, administration and configuration 5+ years of experience using SQL for querying, manipulating and managing data within the database 5+ years of experience in optimizing database performance through indexing, query tuning and other techniques 3+ years of experience in MySQL database administration. Must have a good understanding of Postgres database architecture, administration and configuration 3+ years of experience in systems analysis 3+ years of experience in presenting and demonstrating solutions to peers and Sr. Management 2+ years of experience with Postgres Flexible Server on Azure 2+ years of experience working in an Agile environment Good knowledge of Postgres and MySQL security best practices including user management, access controls and data encryption
Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience working in a Health Care Environment/ Medical Management experience 3+ years Care Management and Utilization Management experience 2+ years working in a cloud-based environment Experience working in a virtual team environment Linux experience Github, Python, Snowflake, Java, Postgres, Azure Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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