Senior Database Engineer - Oracle
Listed on 2026-02-12
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Data Analyst, Systems Engineer
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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position PurposeCreates database system designs and architectures in line with the organization's technical needs. Maintains documentation of diagrams, processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides, and change management logs. Designs, implements, and ensures that database systems achieve 100% uptime with 24/7/365 operational availability.
- Develops proposed systems which meet the required database and interface specifications, based upon identified business needs
- Optimizes database administration tasks including configuration management, backup/recovery, performance tuning, monitoring, and space management
- Troubleshoots and resolves critical problems across various tiers in the database systems
- Communicates software development initiatives and plans related database changes including database upgrades and data migrations
- Researches and provides both business and technical solutions based on business needs and specifications and deploys them into the production infrastructure following change management procedures
- Monitors, tests, analyzes and evaluates the existing infrastructure environment and optimizes it based on resiliency, technological advancements, and cost
- Produces documentation on operational run books, business and technical solutions, and overall technology concepts
- Researches, identifies, designs and implements database upgrades and refresh programs
- Prepares and documents standard operating procedures in accordance with required standards and protocols
- Reviews trend analysis and recommends solutions regarding hardware and software resource management
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).
Requires 4 – 6 years of related experience or equivalent knowledge, duties, scope, and skill reflective of this position.
Technical Skills- Knowledge of Reporting Tools
- Knowledge of Other database storage infrastructure
- Experience with MySQL
- Experience with SQL (Programming Language)
- Experience with Other No
SQL - Experience with Oracle Database Management System (DBMS)
- Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
- Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Intermediate - Ability to work independently
- Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills
- Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills
- Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Pay Range: $41.01 - $76.00 per hour.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors. Total compensation may include additional incentives.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and values the ways we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
Additional Details- Seniority level:
Not Applicable - Employment type:
Full-time - Job function:
Information Technology - Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance
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