Experienced Database Administrator

Gainwell Technologies; Arkansas; Remote; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) match

Comprehensive health benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies in the United States seeks an Experienced Database Administrator to design, develop, and maintain database systems that support critical healthcare operations. You will partner with technical and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, high‑performing solutions that enable data‑driven decision making for the populations we serve.

This remote‑based role (0–10% travel) offers a generous vacation policy, educational assistance, and formal leadership and technical

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in database engineering, design, and development.
• Expertise in SQL Server AOAG, PostgreSQL and AWS RDS/EC2.
• Experience with database design methodologies and development in multi‑tenant environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.
• Strong performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills using tools such as SolarWinds DPA, SQL Query Store, pgAdmin, Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch, along with strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead client and project engagements to assess requirements and define database design strategies.
• Analyze user needs and develop technical specifications ensuring performance, security, and data integrity.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain database solutions, including automation of data processes and reporting capabilities.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, manage production support activities (e.g., backup/recovery, archiving), and implement standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by maintaining documentation, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing guidance to junior team members

Skills

Database engineering

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Aurora

AWS RDS

AWS EC2

PowerShell

Bash

Python

SolarWinds DPA

SQL Query Store

pgAdmin

Prometheus

Grafana

AWS CloudWatch

Job description

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Experienced Database Administrator

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: Any city, AR, US, 99999

Work Mode: Virtual (Exception only)

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

As an Experienced Database Administrator at Gainwell, you will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain database systems that support critical healthcare operations. You will collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing database solutions. This role plays a key part in enabling data‑driven decision‑making and supporting clients in improving outcomes for the populations they serve.

Your role in our mission

• Lead client and project engagements to assess requirements and define database design strategies
• Analyze user needs and develop technical specifications ensuring performance, security, and data integrity
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain database solutions, including automation of data processes and reporting capabilities
• Monitor and optimize database performance, manage production support activities (e.g., backup/recovery, archiving), and implement standards
• Drive continuous improvement by maintaining documentation, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing guidance to junior team members

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of experience in database engineering, design, and development across enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in SQL Server (including AOAG), PostgreSQL (including Aurora), and AWS services (RDS, EC2)
• Experience with database design methodologies and development in multi‑tenant environments
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
• Strong performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills using tools such as SolarWinds DPA, SQL Query Store, pgAdmin, Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch, along with strong analytical and communication skills

What you should expect in this role

• Remote‑based opportunity within the United States
• Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
• The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 10/30/2026

The pay range for this position is $83,100.00 - $118,700.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full‑time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

• our generous, flexible vacation policy
• a 401(k) employer match
• comprehensive health benefits
• educational assistance

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.