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Data Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA)
Location
United States
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
$72.8K - $130K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Data Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA)
UnitedHealth Group
Role Description As a PostgreSQL Infrastructure DBA, you will: - 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, including using pg_ctl and psql. Qualifications - 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. Requirements - 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. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package. - Incentive and recognition programs. - Equity stock purchase. - 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
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