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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
Were 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:
Bachelors 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 McKessons 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
$109900 - $183100McKesson 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 McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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