Developer- Relational databases - Eden Prairie, MN

Combine two of the fastest - growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)Primary Responsibilities:


Provide primary support for UnitedHealth Group Relational databases

Plan and design new Relational implementations, including database definition, structure, documentation, and long-range requirements

Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform in all of the basic database management skills of database administration, web connectivity, physical structure, overall architecture, and database analysis

Design storage strategies and establish standards for complex database environments, physical structures, and specialized database applications

Provide standardization and consistency across environments

Ensure a stable and secure database environment

Apply database management consulting skills and gathers user requirements

Provide on - call support and answer severity calls, problem resolution

Design, implement, and monitor database functionality to ensure stable environments

Uphold enterprise policy guidelines and recommend new and improved guidelines

Identify and initiate resolutions to user problems and concerns associated with database server equipment (hardware and software)

Identify potential service-level problems before they occur

Required Qualifications:

At least 5 years experience working with Relational databases (strong preference in a production support role)
Experience with Relational Databases DBMS and DB monitoring and tuning
Experience with server optimization and consolidation
Experience with RAC clustering a plus
Proven SQL tuning experience
Knowledge of the UNIX Server platform
Four - year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
Effective verbal communication skills and documentation skills in both business and technical areas
Strong organizational skills to handle changing priorities, tight schedules, and correction of critical systems outside of normal working hours
Proven ability to maintain leading edge skills in a rapidly changing and fast-pace Information Systems environment
Experience with a systems development or project methodology is a plus
Experience working with remote teams is a plus
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