Senior DB2 Database Administrator - White Plains, NY; San Jose, CA; Colorado Springs, CO - 375138
Description
Job Description:
As a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) working with our systems administration middleware group, you will be a core contributor to the development of enterprise web applications as part of a cross-functional agile team of Architects, Developers, QA and Operations personnel. The DBA will be responsible for the planning, installation, configuration, maintenance and production monitoring of database instances and associated software tools. The individual will also provide assistance and consultation to other infrastructure staff. Although this position is specifically related to DB2, additional experience with other platforms is highly desirable.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Design and implementation of relational databases at an enterprise level
- Lead DB Schema and architectural designs
- Provide expertise related to DB performance, HA, and scalability
- DR Planning and execution in HA environments
- Experience with Object Relational Modeling System such as Hibernate or JPA
- Physical database design and tuning
- Bulk loading of source data and source data conditioning
- Database security and diagnostic maintenance
- Logical-to-physical data model engineering
- Capacity planning of database.
- Distributed database management and control
- Database user security and permissions
- Database automation through scripting and stored procedures
- Evaluation and utilization of software products to assist in the management of data
- Planning, installation, and maintenance of DBMS software
- Support/recommend reporting, query and analysis tools ensuring efficient database access
- Diagnosis of problems and resolution for application software
- Measurement of DBMS performance and tuning; diagnosis of problems
- Modification of system-level configuration to optimize performance
- Interface with developers for performance and data access requirements
- Development of standards and procedures for the DBMS environment
- Consultation with system administrator regarding O/S - DBMS requirements
- Maintenance of physical integrity of all production databases
- Regularly scheduled verification procedures and error correction.
- Monitoring errors.
- Stay current with new database technology developments and techniques, research new software and tools, proactively recommend improvements
What makes your technology career greater with UnitedHealth Group. You'll have the most opportunities to grow and develop. We invest in rich technology resources and talented people to help glean and use intelligence in ways that drive quality and affordability of healthcare for millions of people worldwide. It's your chance to be a transformational force in the industry and within UnitedHealth Group. If you believe there is always a better way, take the next step in exploring your potential with UnitedHealth Group.
UnitedHealth Group IT provides a diverse and comprehensive array of application design and infrastructure services designed to advance improved health and well-being for our customers, and to benefit UnitedHealth Group employees across the enterprise. Comprised of the Application Services Group, Enterprise Technology Services Group and the IT Business Services Group, UnitedHealth Group IT has over 7,000 internal and external resources across the globe, and offices in California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, South Carolina, Wisconsin and India.
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience as a DB2 LUW DBA
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Assets:
- DB2 implementation using HADR (High availability disaster recovery) and HACMP (High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing) a plus
- Oracle and SQL Server experience a plus
- IBM Content Manager a Plus
- Master's degree or PhD a plus
- Certifications: DB2 or Oracle, MS SQL
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
Contest Number:
375138
Job Title:
Senior DB2 Database Administrator - White Plains, NY; San Jose, CA; Colorado Springs, CO
Job Family:
Information Technology
Business Segment:
OptumInsight
Region:
North America
Country:
United States
City:
San Jose
State - Province:
California
Other States where Job(s) is Located:
CO,NY,,,
Other Cities where job(s) is Located:
Colorado Springs,White Plains,,,
Employee Status:
Regular
Schedule:
Full-time
Job Level:
Individual Contributor
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
No
Telecommuter Position:
No
Citizenship Status:
Must Be a Citizen
Overtime Status:
Exempt