Senior I O Engineering Consultant

Optum India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum India is seeking a seasoned SQL Server administrator to monitor and optimize SQL Server instances in a cloud-enabled data environment. You will ensure backups, manage access controls per security guidelines, and work with the Data operations team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server 2016+, T-SQL, SSIS/SSRS, and cloud environments, plus strong communication. Occasional travel may be required, and you will follow change management and standard procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent with 5+ years in a live business environment.
• 4+ years of experience supporting SQL Server in a cloud environment.
• Knowledge of relational database concepts, data warehousing, SQL Server 2016+, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• AI First mindset and willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SQL Server instances and other data repositories in the SCA environment.
• Ensure backups complete, troubleshoot failures, and verify backups.
• Manage access to SQL Servers per security guidelines (SCA, HIPAA, SOX).
• Maintain SQL Servers managed by vendors in line with guidelines.
• Tune SQL Servers for optimal response and resource utilization.
• Rotate through admin functions and cross-train with Data operations.
• Follow change management for all database changes and deployments.
• Document and adhere to standard procedures and best practices.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Cloud SQL Server

T-SQL

SSIS

SSRS

Data warehousing

AI mindset

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CIS

Tools

Azure

SQL Server 2016+

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 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.

User Responsibilities

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitoring the SQL Server instances and other data repositories in the SCA environment
• Ensuring the backups of SQL Server instances are completed successfully, troubleshooting backup failures, and verifying the backups are complete
• Ensuring that the access to SQL Servers and other data repositories is implemented and maintained according to SCA, Industry, HIPPA, and SOX security guidelines and regulations
• Ensuring that SQL Servers that are maintained by vendors or local IT resources are maintained following SCA, Industry, HIPPA, and SOX guidelines and regulations
• Tuning SQL Servers and other data repositories to ensure optimum response and resource utilization
• Rotating through administrative functions and cross training with the Data operations team
• Following change management processes for all database related changes and deployments
• Documenting and adhering to standard procedures and best practices
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, or equivalent, with 5+ years practical experience in a live business environment
• 4+ years of experience supporting SQL Server in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of relational database concepts, modern data warehousing concepts, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and higher, T‑SQL, SSIS, and SSRS
• Understanding of basic ASC systems, data structures, and accounting implementations
• AI First mindset
• Ability to operate a computer for prolonged periods of time
• Proven ability to clearly explain technical issues to non-technical individuals
• Proven proactive, decisive, action-oriented individual with solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proven excellent interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to be broadly focused on multiple efforts concurrently
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization; including staff, business stakeholders, and all levels of management
• Ability to travel occasionally, as needed

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.

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