Title: Data Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA)
Location: United States
Requisition number: 2367525
Job category: Technology
Overtime status: Exempt
Travel: No
Job Description:
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.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9AM- 5 PM CST
Location: Remote - Nationwide
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary 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
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- All Telecommuters 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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
