Data Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA)

UnitedHealth Group•Hartford, CT

1d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
3+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL Infrastructure DBA supporting Postgres in a large-scale enterprise environment, including managing databases of 10+ TB
2+ years of experience working with public cloud environment

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience
Experience with MySQL or additional relational database platforms
Working knowledge of implementing AI-driven tools used in database operations, monitoring, and support environments

Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments
Manage database availability, high availability configurations, and failover processes
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation
Monitor database health and performance; proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Perform query and system-level performance tuning
Perform regular recovery testing and execute disaster recovery procedures as required
Ensure data integrity and recoverability at all times
Monitor database security and prevent unauthorized access
Manage user access, roles, and permissions in alignment with security standards and compliance requirements
Schedule and execute routine database maintenance activities
Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues, including data-related incidents
Provide best-practice guidance to development and application teams on database usage
Develop and enhance automation to streamline database operations and data loading processes
Utilize PostgreSQL utilities and tools and monitoring/management solutions to maintain the environment
Manage user access and permissions by adding and removing users as required
Maintain the database using different utilities. This includes using pg_ctl and psql