Cloud Database Administrator III

About the role

Availity is seeking a 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage database structures in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in database administration
• Postgres and MySQL experience required
• Oracle and MS SQL Server experience preferred
• Proficiency with AWS required
• Experience managing large fleets of AWS RDS and Aurora databases in active production systems
• Experience with SQL query language required
• NoSQL experience would be nice
• Strong understanding of database security practices and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS)
• Scripting skills (e.g. Python, Terraform) for automation and DevOps support
• Experience with Lambda is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in database administration
• Postgres and MySQL experience required
• Oracle and MS SQL Server experience preferred
• Proficiency with AWS required
• Experience managing large fleets of AWS RDS and Aurora databases in active production systems
• Experience with SQL query language required
• NoSQL experience would be nice
• Strong understanding of database security practices and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS)
• Scripting skills (e.g. Python, Terraform) for automation and DevOps support
• Experience with Lambda is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty)

Skills

• Postgres and MySQL
• Oracle and MS SQL Server
• AWS
• Terraform
• Lambda

Benefits

Availity offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits, and a 401k match program. We also offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays, wellness incentives, education reimbursement, paid parental leave, and opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.

Culture and Company

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”. We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. We foster a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. We are a remote first company and require video participation for all virtual meetings.