Senior Software Engineering Lead - Postgres SQL Server
- Optum
- 8 - 13 years
- Noida, Gurugram
- 7 months ago
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Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of database performance tuning and optimization, ensuring support for high-throughput, low-latency applications in production environments.
- Analyse and resolve performance bottlenecks across application and database layers, including query optimization, indexing strategies, locking, blocking, and resource contention.
- Architect and implement scalable, resilient database systems (relational and NoSQL) that meet the demands of high-load applications (excluding mobile apps).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver robust, scalable application and database solutions.
- Design and develop backend services using any programming language, preferably Java or Python, ensuring efficient data flow and seamless integration with databases.
- Build and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and views aligned with application logic and performance goals.
- Work closely with DevOps and cloud teams to deploy and manage applications and databases in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Implement high-availability and disaster recovery strategies for both applications and databases.
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive data including PII and PHI, enforcing role-based access controls, encryption, and auditing.
- Integrate application and database changes into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.
- Maintain clear documentation of database configurations, application architecture, and performance tuning strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience as a Postgres SQL Server Data Engineer with experience in design, implementation, and management
- 5+ years of solid experience with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Packer
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD tools ( Github action, Jenkins etc.)
- 5+ years of experience with change management systems, such as ServiceNow and Jira
- 5+ years of experience with SQL waits, locking, blocking and resource contention
- 4+ years proven experience managing Databases on cloud platforms
- 3+ years of experience PII Personally Identifiable Information or PHI Personal Health Information
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
- Cloud Platforms:Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP services
- Monitoring & Logging: Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack)
- Version Control: Experience with Git and branching strategies
- Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in tools like Terraform and Ansible
- System Implementation & Integration: Proven experience in system implementation and integration projects
- Consulting Skills: Ability to consult with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide expert advice.
Job Classification
Industry: RetailFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: DevOpsRole: DevOps Consultant / ArchitectEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: OptumLocation(s): Noida, Gurugram
Keyskills: continuous integration ansible cd tools terraform ci / cd tools kubernetes us healthcare ci/cd dbms change management docker sql java git gcp jenkins jira python github microsoft azure packaging cloud platforms sql server servicenow grafana aws
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