Cloud Database Administrator III at Availity

You are an experienced database administrator with at least four years of cloud-focused expertise and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

Work type: remote

Location: Remote - United States

Salary: $250/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

You are an experienced database administrator with at least four years of cloud-focused expertise and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. You should have a proven background in maintaining high-availability database systems within healthcare environments. **What makes it worth a look...** Availity offers this fully remote position for U.S.-based workers. While the listing does not specify a dollar-per-hour rate, they provide comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO for salaried staff, a 401k match from day one, and education reimbursement. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Possess deep expertise in performance tuning and sharding for MongoDB and PostgreSQL. * Have hands-on experience managing production databases within AWS environments. * Can demonstrate proficiency in database security protocols like HIPAA and HITECH. * Are comfortable handling disaster recovery planning and source code version control using Git.

Job Description

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.

We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters – patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 13 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.

Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.

Availity is seeking a knowledgeable Cloud Database Administrator III to manage our company’s cloud-based databases. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure, high-availability database systems in compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH). This role is critical to ensuring data integrity, security, and performance across our cloud platforms.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.Location: Remote, US

Role qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.


• 4+ years of experience in database administration, with a focus on cloud environments.


• Demonstrated expertise in data modeling, indexing strategies, and performance optimization within MongoDB and PostgreSQL environments.


• In-depth knowledge of MongoDB replication and sharding, along with PostgreSQL partitioning and performance tuning techniques.


• Working experience with NoSQL and SQL query language required. 


• Working experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.


• Working experience with source code version control (Git).


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.


• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty).


• Experience with healthcare information technology a plus but not required.


• General understanding of database security practices and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS).

• Database management and maintenance: implement, manage, and maintain various production MongoDB, Aurora, and RDS shared databases across AWS environments.


• Ensure database performance, security, and availability.


• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.


• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks.


• Implement and enforce database security protocols to protect sensitive healthcare data.


• Collaborate with IT, development, and compliance teams to support business objectives.  


• Maintain documentation for database architectures, processes, and compliance activities.


• Stay current with advancements in cloud database technologies and healthcare data regulations.

• Availity is a certified “Great Place to Work”, a “Best Workplaces for Technology Companies”, a “Best Workplaces for Women” and a “Best Workplaces for Millennials”!


• Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!


• We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. “AvaiLadies”, “Beyond Black”, “HOLA”, “Availity Pride”, “VetAvaility” a Young Professionals Group and “She Can Code IT” a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.


• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!


• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!


• We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.


• Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.


• Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!


• Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.


• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You’re at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.

Interview process:

• Manager resume review 


• Recruiter video interview


• Manager video interview


• Technical video interview


• Senior leadership video interview

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