Senior PostgreSQL & SQL Server DBA (Cloud & On-Prem)

McKesson; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support and maintain enterprise PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. You will ensure availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical database systems while collaborating with development, infrastructure, and support teams.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, automation with PowerShell or Python, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive database administration experience in production environments.
• Expertise with PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise settings.
• Experience with installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, backup/recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Proficient in PL/pgSQL and/or T-SQL; able to tune queries.
• Experience with cloud-hosted databases, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell or Python).
• Strong communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with others.

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
• Develop, maintain, and validate backup and disaster recovery processes
• Administer database security, including user access, auditing, and compliance with company standards
• Implement and support high-availability solutions (Always On, replication, failover)
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues related to performance, connectivity, availability, and corruption
• Partner with development teams to optimize schemas, stored procedures, queries
• Develop and maintain database architecture documentation and standards
• Perform capacity planning and forecasting for future growth
• Participate in the on-call rotation for critical incidents

Skills

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure

PL/pgSQL

T-SQL

PowerShell

Python

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Always On Availability Groups

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support and maintain enterprise PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. You will ensure availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical database systems while collaborating with development, infrastructure, and support teams.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, automation with PowerShell or Python, and adherence to regulatory requirements.