SQL Database Administrator Senior

For roles that are 100% remote or hybrid, you must have access to a reliable high-speed internet connection to support daily job responsibilities. A minimum bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required. Those fully remote associates residing in states where service is required by contract, law, or regulation will be allowed to submit for reimbursement.

Role Overview

ACFC is seeking a hands-on Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to ensure the availability, performance, security, and resiliency of enterprise database platforms. The ideal candidate excels in complex environments, solves difficult performance problems, automates operational work, and helps shape scalable on-premises, hybrid, and cloud solutions.

Work Arrangement

- This is a hybrid, office based position working in our Ellis Preserve office located in Newtown Square, PA.  Office days are Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday; Remote days are Monday / Friday.

Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and support SQL Server platforms across development, test, and production environments
- Proactively optimize database performance through query tuning, execution plan analysis, indexing, and resource monitoring
- Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering, replication, log shipping, and backup and recovery strategies
- Administer database security, access controls, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements in partnership with Information Security and Risk teams
- Lead database installations, upgrades, migrations, patching, lifecycle management, capacity planning, and disaster recovery testing
- Develop automation using PowerShell, T-SQL, and related tools to improve consistency and reduce manual effort
- Support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS for SQL Server, and hybrid database modernization initiatives
- Collaborate with application developers, architects, data engineers, cloud teams, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable solutions
- Troubleshoot complex incidents involving CPU, memory, I/O, blocking, deadlocks, storage, and resource contention, and contribute to root cause analysis
- Maintain technical standards and documentation and drive continuous improvement

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- At least eight (8)+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience in large-scale enterprise environments
- Deep expertise with SQL Server 2016 and newer, including T-SQL, performance tuning, execution plans, backup and recovery, and database security
- Proven experience with Always On Availability Groups, Windows failover clustering, replication, and other HA/DR technologies
- Experience with at least one cloud database platform, such as Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or AWS RDS for SQL Server
- Deep expertise in MySQL 5.7 / 8.0+ internals (InnoDB storage engine, transaction management, MVCC)
- Experienced on Postgres, Cosmos and Cassandra DB is a plus
- Solid understanding of Windows Server, networking fundamentals, storage technologies, and operating system performance
- Experience with enterprise database monitoring tools such as SQL Sentry, Redgate, SolarWinds DPA, Dynatrace, or similar
- Working knowledge of SSIS, SSRS, or SSAS
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Other Skills

- Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, or another highly regulated industry
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or Ansible
- Experience with cloud migration, database modernization, or platform transformation initiatives
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or another relevant database or cloud certification

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.

Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com .