Senior Database Administrator

Davita Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 109,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Columbus seeks a seasoned Senior Database Administrator to manage Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. The role involves optimizing database performance, ensuring security, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in both on-prem and cloud environments, particularly Azure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in database administration.
• 5+ years managing Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Administer Azure PostgreSQL environments.
• Implement backup/recovery strategies and security protocols.

Skills

Database Administration

Performance Tuning

Security Best Practices

Linux/Unix Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

CoverMyMeds, a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation, is a leading healthcare technology company dedicated to helping patients get the medications they need to live healthier lives. Our solutions streamline the prior authorization process and integrate seamlessly with electronic health records and pharmacy systems, saving time for healthcare providers and improving outcomes for patients. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Role Overview

We're seeking a seasonedSenior Database Administratorwith deep expertise inOracleandPostgreSQLto manage and optimize our critical database systems across on-prem and cloud environments (especially Azure). This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of our data infrastructure while collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases (on-prem and cloud).

• Administer Azure PostgreSQL environments.

• Implement schema updates, backup/recovery strategies, and security protocols.

• Optimize performance through query tuning and capacity planning.

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Document configurations and changes accurately.

• Evaluate and integrate new database technologies and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Critical Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in database administration.

• 5+ years managing large-scale Oracle and PostgreSQL environments (cloud and on-prem).

• Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting.

• Strong understanding of database best practices, performance tuning, and security.

Preferred Skills

• Oracle DBA (OCP) certification.

• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform.

• Scripting in Python or Bash.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$109,900 - $183,100

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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