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PostgreSQL Database Administrator

The Cigna Group
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Saint Louis, St. Louis 63188, MO

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Database Administration Senior Advisor at Evernorth, focusing on PostgreSQL database management.
  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, along with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves managing databases in cloud environments like AWS and Azure, ensuring data safety and efficiency.
  • A competitive salary is offered, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the job description.
  • Evernorth values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The job profile for this position is Database Administration Senior Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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Evernorth is looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to help take care of our databases. Databases store important company information, so this role helps make sure that data is safe, available, and working properly.

In this job, you will work with databases that run in the cloud (like AWS and Azure) and on company-owned servers. You will set up databases, keep them running smoothly, fix problems, and help improve how they work. You will also work closely with other teams to support important business systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up, manage, and support PostgreSQL databases in AWS, Azure, and on‑site systems

  • Make sure databases run fast and work efficiently

  • Watch database systems and set up alerts to catch problems early

  • Create backup plans so data can be restored if something goes wrong

  • Help keep systems available by planning for outages and failures

  • Apply updates and fixes to database software

  • Help teammates learn about PostgreSQL, AWS, Azure, and cloud tools

  • Share best practices and ideas with leadership

  • Take part in an on‑call schedule to help fix urgent issues

  • Learn about new database and cloud tools and help the team use them

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar experience

  • Experience working with databases, especially PostgreSQL

  • Experience using cloud platforms like AWS or Azure

  • 4+ years of experience to write scripts or use automation tools (such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python)

  • Experience finding and fixing database performance issues

  • Understanding of backups, system reliability, and troubleshooting

  • Ability to work well with others and explain technical topics clearly

  • Willingness to learn new tools and technologies

  • Strong problem‑solving and time‑management skills

  • Self‑motivated and open to improving processes

  • AWS or database certifications are a plus


If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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