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PostgresSQL Lead @ Optum

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 PostgresSQL Lead

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

  • 9+ years of experience in development of highly scalable distributed applications
  • 8+ years of experience in backend application development with strong programming skills in any language, preferably Java or Python.
  • 6+ years of experience in database engineering, with a primary focus on performance tuning and managing high-load production workloads.
  • 5+ years of experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Packer.
  • 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL in high-performance scenarios with Database Schema Design and Database modelling
  • 5+ years of experience resolving SQL waits, locking, blocking, and resource contention in production environments with Indexes, Views and Triggers, execution Plans and query Optimization
  • 4+ years of experience deploying and managing applications and databases on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • 3+ years of experience with change management systems like ServiceNow and Jira.
  • 2+ years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Redis, MongoDB, or Cassandra.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Azure Monitor and ELK Stack.
  • Proficiency in Git and branching strategies for version control.
  • Proven experience in System Design and integration projects for high-load applications.
  • Strong consulting and communication skills to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Job Classification

Industry: Analytics / KPO / Research
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Technical Lead
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Optum
Location(s): Noida, Gurugram

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Keyskills:   PostgreSQL application development Backend Development Docker Kubernetes Java as Redis locking Cassandra SQL waits blocking Nosql Databases MongoDB Python

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