Senior DB Administrator - PostgreSQL & Azure Expert

McKesson Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms. You will ensure high availability, performance, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of database admin experience, strong scripting (PowerShell/Python), and a proven track record in cloud-based and hybrid setups.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and typically 7+ years of relevant, progressive database administration experience
• Strong expertise administering PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments
• Experience with database installation, configuration, performance tuning, security administration, backup and recovery, and high availability solutions
• Proficiency with PL/pgSQL and/or T-SQL, including query tuning and optimization
• Experience troubleshooting complex database issues and implementing effective long-term solutions
• Experience supporting databases hosted in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Experience using automation and scripting technologies such as PowerShell or Python
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional technical teams

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, maintain, and support PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments
• Monitor database health and performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning and optimization solutions to improve reliability and efficiency
• Develop, maintain, and validate backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure data availability and business continuity
• Administer database security, including user access, permissions, auditing, and compliance with company security standards and regulatory requirements
• Implement and support high-availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, replication technologies, and failover capabilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues involving performance, connectivity, availability, corruption, and application integrations
• Partner with development teams to optimize database schemas, stored procedures, queries, and overall database design
• Develop and maintain database architecture documentation, operational procedures, and system standards
• Perform capacity planning and forecasting to support future growth and evolving business needs
• Participate in the on-call rotation to provide support for critical database systems and production incidents

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure

PowerShell

Python

Job description

McKesson Corporation is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms. You will ensure high availability, performance, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of database admin experience, strong scripting (PowerShell/Python), and a proven track record in cloud-based and hybrid setups.