Overview
Remote
On Site
USD 109,900.00 - 183,100.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
FOCUS
Authorization
Pharmacy
Innovation
Collaboration
Health Care
High Availability
Continuous Improvement
Backup
Recovery
Query Optimization
Capacity Management
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Planning
Computer Science
Information Systems
Management
PostgreSQL
Cloud Computing
Linux
Unix Administration
Shell Scripting
Database
Performance Tuning
Oracle
Database Administration
OCP
Ansible
Terraform
Docker
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Scripting
Python
Bash
McKesson
Job Details
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.
CoverMyMeds, a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation, is a leading healthcare technology company dedicated to helping patients get the medications they need to live healthier lives. Our solutions streamline the prior authorization process and integrate seamlessly with electronic health records and pharmacy systems, saving time for healthcare providers and improving outcomes for patients. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Role Overview
We're seeking a seasoned Senior Database Administrator with deep expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL to manage and optimize our critical database systems across on-prem and cloud environments (especially Azure). This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of our data infrastructure while collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience
Education:
Critical Skills:
Preferred Skills
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$109,900 - $183,100
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
Join us at McKesson!
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.
CoverMyMeds, a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation, is a leading healthcare technology company dedicated to helping patients get the medications they need to live healthier lives. Our solutions streamline the prior authorization process and integrate seamlessly with electronic health records and pharmacy systems, saving time for healthcare providers and improving outcomes for patients. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Role Overview
We're seeking a seasoned Senior Database Administrator with deep expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL to manage and optimize our critical database systems across on-prem and cloud environments (especially Azure). This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of our data infrastructure while collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases (on-prem and cloud).
- Administer Azure PostgreSQL environments.
- Implement schema updates, backup/recovery strategies, and security protocols.
- Optimize performance through query tuning and capacity planning.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Document configurations and changes accurately.
- Evaluate and integrate new database technologies and tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Critical Skills:
- 7+ years of experience in database administration.
- 5+ years managing large-scale Oracle and PostgreSQL environments (cloud and on-prem).
- Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting.
- Strong understanding of database best practices, performance tuning, and security.
Preferred Skills
- Oracle DBA (OCP) certification.
- Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform.
- Scripting in Python or Bash.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$109,900 - $183,100
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
Join us at McKesson!
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