Principal PostgreSQL Database Administrator

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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement Technology team is seeking an experienced Principal Postgres Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. In this role, you will lead high-availability enterprise database operations, disaster recovery, cloud migration, and performance tuning for critical healthcare applications. You will also leverage modern automation tools and intelligent technology solutions to streamline workflows, enhance database architecture, and drive continuous operational improvement across enterprise data platforms.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases across production and non-production environments to ensure security, stability, and high performance
• Perform database refresh activities between environments and execute patching and upgrade activities
• Analyze PostgreSQL database architecture-including memory management, indexing, WAL, MVCC, and query execution plans-to tune configurations and resolve complex performance issues
• Implement and manage repmgr cluster technology for high availability and failover, promptly resolving cluster node failures to minimize downtime
• Design and execute migration strategies from on-premises environments to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure
• Establish and execute logical and physical backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures using native PostgreSQL tools and third-party solutions to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• Configure and manage logical replication and streaming replication for data synchronization across environments
• Design, develop, and deploy intelligent automation solutions and data platforms to streamline database management workflows and address complex enterprise technical challenges
• Evaluate emerging data technologies, database tools, and platform innovations to inform solution design, architecture, and strategic modernization