Experienced Database Administrator

Gainwell Technologies

Experienced Database Administrator handling database designs for healthcare operations at Gainwell Technologies. Collaborating with teams to deliver scalable and secure database solutions for critical operations.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $88,000 - $127,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSEC2GrafanaPostgresPrometheusPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead client and project engagements to assess requirements and define database design strategies
Analyze user needs and develop technical specifications ensuring performance, security, and data integrity
Design, develop, implement, and maintain database solutions, including automation of data processes and reporting capabilities
Monitor and optimize database performance, manage production support activities (e.g., backup/recovery, archiving), and implement standards
Drive continuous improvement by maintaining documentation, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing guidance to junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in database engineering, design, and development across enterprise environments
Strong expertise in SQL Server (including AOAG), PostgreSQL (including Aurora), and AWS services (RDS, EC2)
Experience with database design methodologies and development in multi-tenant environments
Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
Strong performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills using tools such as SolarWinds DPA, SQL Query Store, pgAdmin, Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible vacation policy
educational assistance
comprehensive health benefits
401(k) employer match
leadership and technical development academies

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Hard Skills & Tools

database engineeringdatabase designSQL ServerPostgreSQLAWS RDSAWS EC2scriptingautomationperformance tuningtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

client engagementproject managementanalytical skillsguidancecontinuous improvement