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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage PostgreSQL (v12-v16+) databases across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud platforms (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure PostgreSQL, GCP Cloud SQL)Ensure high availability and disaster recovery using streaming replication, logical replication, Patroni/repmgr, and cloud-native failover mechanismsParticipate in 24/7 on-call rotation, handling production incidents, troubleshooting P1/P2 issues, and driving war room bridges to resolutionLead incident, problem, and change management processes including RCA preparation, corrective actions, and adherence to ITIL practicesManage customer escalations with solid communication, providing timely updates and ensuring SLA adherencePlan and execute PostgreSQL patching, upgrades (major/minor), and security remediation with minimal downtimeImplement and manage backup and recovery strategies using pgBackRest, WAL-G, and native WAL archiving; conduct regular DR drillsDevelop and maintain automation frameworks using Python and Shell scripting for database provisioning, health checks, failover handling, monitoring, and maintenance tasksEnable database CI/CD pipelines using tools like Flyway/Liquibase; integrate deployments with DevOps workflowsBuild and integrate AI/ML-driven solutions for anomaly detection, predictive capacity planning, and self-healing database operationsPerform performance tuning and optimization (query tuning, indexing, partitioning, vacuum tuning) using pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, and monitoring toolsImplement and manage monitoring and observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud-native tools) with proactive alertingEnsure database security compliance: RBAC, encryption (in transit/at rest), auditing (pgaudit), secrets management using KMS/HashiCorp VaultCollaborate with SRE/DevOps/Application teams to improve reliability, scalability, and performanceOptimize cloud cost and performance (right-sizing, storage, IOPS, read replicas, backups lifecycle)Maintain comprehensive documentation (runbooks, SOPs, architecture diagrams) and enforce operational standardsComply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do soRequired Qualifications: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field8+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in enterprise environmentsSolid hands-on experience with PostgreSQL administration, replication, and performance tuningExperience in database automation and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Solid experience in incident management, on-call support, and handling high-severity production issuesExperience managing customer-facing escalations and working in SLA-driven environmentsHands-on experience with backup/recovery tools (pgBackRest/WAL-G) and HA frameworks (Patroni/repmgr)Proven expertise in cloud platforms: AWS (RDS/Aurora), Azure PostgreSQL, or GCP Cloud SQLSolid programming skills in Python (must-have) for building automation tools, scripts, and database utilitiesFamiliarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)Solid understanding of database security, patching, and compliance requirementsProven excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across global teams. Preferred Qualification: Knowledge of AI/ML use cases in database operations (anomaly detection, predictive tuning) 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
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
