Senior Database Administrator

McKesson

Last Updated: 10/28/2025 3:30:10 AM

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Current Days Open
19
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$109,900.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$183,100.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
126.5
First Seen
6/18/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$109,900.00 (Yearly)
2/6/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$183,100.00 (Yearly)
2/6/2026

Full Job Description

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 tomorrows health today, we want to hear from you. About Us CoverMyMeds is a leading healthcare technology company committed to helping patients get the medications they need to live healthier lives. As part of McKesson Corporation, we deliver innovative solutions that streamline prior authorization and integrate with electronic health records and pharmacy systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we are driven by collaboration, impact, and continuous improvement. Role Overview Were seeking a Senior Database Administrator with deep expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL, particularly in Azure cloud environments, to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to shape and modernize our database infrastructure while supporting mission-critical applications. What Youll Do Administer and optimize Oracle and PostgreSQL databases across on-prem and cloud (Azure) environments. Manage and maintain Azure PostgreSQL environments. Implement schema changes, backup/recovery strategies, and security protocols. Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Document configurations, changes, and procedures. Evaluate and integrate new database tools and technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support applications such as Core Hub, Hub Connect, and Copay. What Youll Bring Minimum Qualifications: Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience Education and Certifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Oracle DBA (OCP) certification. preferred Critical SKills 7+ years of experience in database administration. 5+ years managing large-scale Oracle and PostgreSQL environments (cloud and on-prem). Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting. Proven experience with Azure PostgreSQL. Preferred Skills: Experience with Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Docker. Scripting in Python or Bash. Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform. 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 McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. Join us at McKesson! 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 tomorrows health today, we want to hear from you.

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