The Role
Lead PostgreSQL database administration across development, testing, and production environments. Responsibilities include Azure database architecture, migrations, upgrades, patching, performance tuning, backup and disaster recovery, replication, security, monitoring, automation, troubleshooting, and production support. The role collaborates with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams, maintains operational documentation, supports cloud migration initiatives, and participates in on-call support.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2380429
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
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.
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize PostgreSQL database environments across development, testing, and production platforms
- Design, implement, and support highly available, scalable, and secure database solutions on Microsoft Azure
- Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, migration, and performance tuning activities
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot complex PostgreSQL SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and scripts
- Monitor database health, performance, capacity, and availability using Azure monitoring and database management tools
- Implement and manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability solutions
- Support Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and related cloud services
- Analyze database workloads and recommend indexing, partitioning, and query optimization strategies
- Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support application deployments and database releases
- Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting languages such as PostgreSQL SQL, Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Terraform
- Ensure database security through role-based access controls, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with organizational standards
- Develop and maintain database standards, operational runbooks, technical documentation, and best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance bottlenecks, replication issues, and data integrity concerns
- Support cloud migration initiatives involving on-premises and Azure-hosted database platforms
- Participate in on-call support and production issue resolution activities as required
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in Database Administration with a focus on PostgreSQL
- Hands-on experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL and other Azure cloud services
- Experience with database migration, upgrade, and patch management processes
- Experience implementing backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows server administration supporting database platforms
- Knowledge of database security best practices, user management, encryption, and auditing
- Familiarity with monitoring and performance management tools
- Solid expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, replication, and troubleshooting
- Solid SQL and PostgreSQL scripting skills, including query optimization and performance analysis
- Demonstrated solid analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of database administration experience focused on PostgreSQL
- Hands-on experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL and other Azure cloud services
- Experience with database migration, upgrade, and patch management processes
- Experience implementing backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows server administration supporting database platforms
- Knowledge of database security, user management, encryption, and auditing
- Familiarity with monitoring and performance management tools
- Expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, replication, and troubleshooting
- SQL and PostgreSQL scripting skills, including query optimization and performance analysis
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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