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SS&C Technologies

Oracle / Postgres Database Administrator

SS&C Technologies, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid‑market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Oracle/ Postgres DBA Location: Hybrid / Kansas City, MO

About The Team SS&C Health, a business unit within SS&C Technologies, delivers technology‑driven solutions for healthcare organizations with a focus on administration, compliance, data management, analytics, and operational efficiency. Built on decades of healthcare domain expertise, SS&C Health supports health plans, PBMs, government agencies, and employers with platforms and services that modernize operations and improve member outcomes.

Why You Will Love It Here!

Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans

Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays

Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave

Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees

Training: Hands‑On, Team‑Customized, including SS&C University

Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Oracle and PostgreSQL database software.

Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize queries, indexes, and overall system efficiency.

Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and recovery procedures.

Manage database security, including user access, roles, and permissions, in compliance with company policies and industry best practices.

Troubleshoot and resolve database‑related issues, including connectivity, performance, and data integrity problems.

Develop and implement database‑level replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.

Collaborate with development teams to design and implement efficient database schemas and assist with query optimization.

Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Participate in on‑call rotation for critical database support.

Stay up‑to‑date with the latest database technologies, trends, and best practices for Oracle and PostgreSQL.

What You Will Bring

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with a strong focus on Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.

Proven expertise in Oracle database administration, including RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and performance tuning.

Demonstrable experience with PostgreSQL administration, including replication (e.g., streaming replication), partitioning, and performance tuning.

Solid understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and database scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

Experience with database backup and recovery strategies and tools (e.g., RMAN for Oracle, pg_dump/pg_restore for Postgres).

Familiarity with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, business needs, and geographic regions.

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