Optum

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:

• Perform SQL Server Database Administrative responsibilities for on premises environments - provide end to end Database Administrative support, help with Performance Tuning, Query and Index reviews as well as tuning
• Assist with troubleshooting issues and identifying root cause
• Ensure security and compliance as well as adherence to applicable industry and company security standards
• Proactively monitoring SQL servers, utilizing custom or vendor monitoring tools, setting up alerts or automation as applicable to help prevent issues
• Ensuring that the database is adequately backed up and able to be recovered in the event of memory loss
• Reporting on metrics regarding usage and performance
• Manage database access and permissions
• Regularly liaising with IT project managers and database programmers
• Provide On call support. Responding in a timely manner to user-reported errors. Understanding of applicable ITIL best practices
• Ability to work in Evening SHIFT (11:30 am - 8.30 pm or 2:30 PM - 12AM), as per business requirement
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years in a database administrative role, within an enterprise-level database environment
• 5+ recent years of experience specifically with a Microsoft SQL Server environment
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Solid knowledge of SQL Server architecture, administration, and performance tuning
• Proficiency in T-SQL and scripting languages
• Familiarity with database design principles and best practices
• Proven excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Solid communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in Delphix.
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts and implementations.

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.