Senior Software Engineering Lead – Postgres SQL Server
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Primary Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of database performance tuning and optimization, ensuring support for high-throughput, low-latency applications in production environments.
- Analyse and resolve performance bottlenecks across application and database layers, including query optimization, indexing strategies, locking, blocking, and resource contention.
- Architect and implement scalable, resilient database systems (relational and NoSQL) that meet the demands of high-load applications (excluding mobile apps).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver robust, scalable application and database solutions.
- Design and develop backend services using any programming language, preferably Java or Python, ensuring efficient data flow and seamless integration with databases.
- Build and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and views aligned with application logic and performance goals.
- Work closely with DevOps and cloud teams to deploy and manage applications and databases in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Implement high-availability and disaster recovery strategies for both applications and databases.
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive data including PII and PHI, enforcing role-based access controls, encryption, and auditing.
- Integrate application and database changes into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.
- Maintain clear documentation of database configurations, application architecture, and performance tuning strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience as a Postgres SQL Server Data Engineer with experience in design, implementation, and management
- 5+ years of solid experience with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Packer
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD tools ( Github action, Jenkins etc.)
- 5+ years of experience with change management systems, such as ServiceNow and Jira
- 5+ years of experience with SQL waits, locking, blocking and resource contention
- 4+ years proven experience managing Databases on cloud platforms
- 3+ years of experience PII Personally Identifiable Information or PHI Personal Health Information
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Cloud Platforms:Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP services
- Monitoring & Logging: Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack)
- Version Control: Experience with Git and branching strategies
- Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in tools like Terraform and Ansible
- System Implementation & Integration: Proven experience in system implementation and integration projects
- Consulting Skills: Ability to consult with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide expert advice
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.
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Additional Job Detail Information
Requisition Number 2286087
Business Segment Optum Global Advantage
Employee Status Regular
Travel No
Country: IN
Overtime Status Exempt
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Telecommuter Position No
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