PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Cigna Healthcare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Evernorth is looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to help take care of our databases. Databases store important company information, so this role helps make sure that data is safe, available, and working properly. In this job, you will work with databases that run in the cloud (like AWS and Azure) and on company-owned servers. You will set up databases, keep them running smoothly, fix problems, and help improve how they work. You will also work closely with other teams to support important business systems.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar experience
• Experience working with databases, especially PostgreSQL
• Experience using cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
• 4+ years of experience to write scripts or use automation tools (such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python)
• Experience finding and fixing database performance issues
• Understanding of backups, system reliability, and troubleshooting
• Ability to work well with others and explain technical topics clearly
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies
• Strong problem‑solving and time‑management skills
• Self‑motivated and open to improving processes
• If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

• AWS or database certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and support PostgreSQL databases in AWS, Azure, and on‑site systems
• Make sure databases run fast and work efficiently
• Watch database systems and set up alerts to catch problems early
• Create backup plans so data can be restored if something goes wrong
• Help keep systems available by planning for outages and failures
• Apply updates and fixes to database software
• Help teammates learn about PostgreSQL, AWS, Azure, and cloud tools
• Share best practices and ideas with leadership
• Take part in an on‑call schedule to help fix urgent issues
• Learn about new database and cloud tools and help the team use them

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level