Principal Database Administrator (must have multiple database experience e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

Principal Database Administrator (must have multiple database experience e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

6 months contract to hire

MUST HAVE HEALTH PAYER DOMAIN EXPERIENCE

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of new database systems, including capacity planning, data modeling, and schema development.

• Evaluate and recommend database technologies to meet evolving business
• Ensure database scalability, performance, and high
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning strategies.
• Implement indexing strategies and query optimization
• Analyze database queries and identify areas for improvement to optimize
• Manage database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery
• Oversee database upgrades, patching, and version
• Implement data encryption and audit trails to maintain data
• Implement robust database security measures, including user access controls, data encryption, and audit trails to protect sensitive
• Monitor for suspicious activity and address potential security threats.
• Lead data quality initiatives and ensure compliance with data privacy
• Advisor to IT Division Leaders on strategic improvement to organization wide database design and development, including technology and budget considerations.
• Manage and mentor a team of DBAs, assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and fostering professional
• Participate in cross-functional projects, providing database
• Manage database-related project timelines and
• Collaborate with application developers to design database schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures to meet application
• Manage data integrity by identifying and resolving data inconsistencies or
• Investigate and resolve database related issues reported by users or
• Provide technical support to developers and other stakeholders regarding database access and usage.
• Lead team members to develop and maintain accurate
• Build and maintain relationships with
• Stay informed about emerging information technologies through professional publications, networking, and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to determine enterprise level database solutions that meet or exceeds business
• Independent decision making with consideration of the best interest for the
• Coordinate vendor product demonstrations, set up evaluation criteria, and provide development recommendations for purchase of new hardware/software.
• Perform assessments and remediation activities as

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Deep expertise in database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Proven experience in database design, performance tuning, and
• Strong understanding of data security concepts and best
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a team of
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data analytics
• Familiarity with various operating systems, databases, and cloud
• Skilled in IT service management
• Familiarity with the Microsoft 365
• Familiarity with automation and job scheduler
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to create and maintain relevant diagrams, documentation and
• Skills in coordinating third-party vendors for procurement, troubleshooting, and implementing associated
• Quickly adapt to new technologies, industry standards and emerging
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-demand
• Plan, implement, and test disaster recovery strategies and ensure high availability of database services.
• Support users and stakeholders by addressing database related issues with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related
• Database certifications relevant to the specific database platform
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with developers and other IT
• Ten (10) years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex database systems.
• Ten (10) years of professional experience collaborating with value-added resellers and service providers.
• Five (5) years of managerial or supervisory
• Relevant Experience with Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Principal Database Administrator (must have multiple database experience e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

6 months contract to hire

MUST HAVE HEALTH PAYER DOMAIN EXPERIENCE

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of new database systems, including capacity planning, data modeling, and schema development.

• Evaluate and recommend database technologies to meet evolving business
• Ensure database scalability, performance, and high
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning strategies.
• Implement indexing strategies and query optimization
• Analyze database queries and identify areas for improvement to optimize
• Manage database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery
• Oversee database upgrades, patching, and version
• Implement data encryption and audit trails to maintain data
• Implement robust database security measures, including user access controls, data encryption, and audit trails to protect sensitive
• Monitor for suspicious activity and address potential security threats.
• Lead data quality initiatives and ensure compliance with data privacy
• Advisor to IT Division Leaders on strategic improvement to organization wide database design and development, including technology and budget considerations.
• Manage and mentor a team of DBAs, assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and fostering professional
• Participate in cross-functional projects, providing database
• Manage database-related project timelines and
• Collaborate with application developers to design database schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures to meet application
• Manage data integrity by identifying and resolving data inconsistencies or
• Investigate and resolve database related issues reported by users or
• Provide technical support to developers and other stakeholders regarding database access and usage.
• Lead team members to develop and maintain accurate
• Build and maintain relationships with
• Stay informed about emerging information technologies through professional publications, networking, and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to determine enterprise level database solutions that meet or exceeds business
• Independent decision making with consideration of the best interest for the
• Coordinate vendor product demonstrations, set up evaluation criteria, and provide development recommendations for purchase of new hardware/software.
• Perform assessments and remediation activities as

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Deep expertise in database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Proven experience in database design, performance tuning, and
• Strong understanding of data security concepts and best
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a team of
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data analytics
• Familiarity with various operating systems, databases, and cloud
• Skilled in IT service management
• Familiarity with the Microsoft 365
• Familiarity with automation and job scheduler
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to create and maintain relevant diagrams, documentation and
• Skills in coordinating third-party vendors for procurement, troubleshooting, and implementing associated
• Quickly adapt to new technologies, industry standards and emerging
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-demand
• Plan, implement, and test disaster recovery strategies and ensure high availability of database services.
• Support users and stakeholders by addressing database related issues with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related
• Database certifications relevant to the specific database platform
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with developers and other IT
• Ten (10) years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex database systems.
• Ten (10) years of professional experience collaborating with value-added resellers and service providers.
• Five (5) years of managerial or supervisory
• Relevant Experience with Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.