Software Engineering Lead - Postgre SQL

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize PostgreSQL database environments across development, testing, and production platforms
• Design, implement, and support highly available, scalable, and secure database solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, migration, and performance tuning activities
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot complex PostgreSQL SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and scripts
• Monitor database health, performance, capacity, and availability using Azure monitoring and database management tools
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability solutions
• Support Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and related cloud services
• Analyze database workloads and recommend indexing, partitioning, and query optimization strategies
• Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support application deployments and database releases
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting languages such as PostgreSQL SQL, Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Terraform
• Ensure database security through role-based access controls, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with organizational standards
• Develop and maintain database standards, operational runbooks, technical documentation, and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance bottlenecks, replication issues, and data integrity concerns
• Support cloud migration initiatives involving on-premises and Azure-hosted database platforms
• Participate in on-call support and production issue resolution activities as required
• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Database Administration with a focus on PostgreSQL
• Hands-on experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL and other Azure cloud services
• Experience with database migration, upgrade, and patch management processes
• Experience implementing backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows server administration supporting database platforms
• Knowledge of database security best practices, user management, encryption, and auditing
• Familiarity with monitoring and performance management tools
• Solid expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, replication, and troubleshooting
• Solid SQL and PostgreSQL scripting skills, including query optimization and performance analysis
• Demonstrated solid analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.