Cloud Database Administrator III

Availity; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous HSA company contribution

401(k) match

Unlimited paid time off

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Availity is seeking an experienced database administrator to design and manage secure, high-availability systems remotely in the United States. The role involves ensuring database performance, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in PostgreSQL and MySQL.

This position offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and full health benefits, including unlimited paid time off and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of database administration experience.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure database systems in cloud environments.
• Ensure database performance, security, and availability.
• Monitor system performance and optimize queries.

Skills

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

SQL

Python

Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS RDS

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Job description

Overview

Availity is a leading healthcare engagement platform that provides revenue cycle and related business solutions to health care professionals. This position is located remotely in the United States.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure, high‑availability database systems in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Ensure database performance, security, and availability across active production systems.
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and optimize queries.
• Implement and enforce database security protocols to protect sensitive healthcare data in compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and PCI DSS.
• Collaborate with IT, development, and compliance teams to support business objectives.
• Maintain documentation for database architectures, processes, and compliance activities.
• Stay current with advancements in cloud database technologies and healthcare data regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of database administration experience.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and MySQL; experience with Oracle and MS SQL Server is preferred.
• Proficiency with AWS and experience managing large fleets of AWS RDS and Aurora databases in production.
• Strong SQL query language skills; NoSQL experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS).
• Programming and scripting skills, e.g., Python, Terraform; experience with Lambda is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty are desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, health, vision, and dental benefits, 401(k) match, unlimited paid time off for salaried associates, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

EEO Statement

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Availity is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. When required by state law or federal regulation, Availity uses I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification in conjunction with E‑Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify).