Sr. Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator CoverMyMeds is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to support and evolve our database platforms as we continue migrating from on‑premises infrastructure to Azure. This role focuses on reliable database operations, cloud adoption, automation, and close collaboration with application and platform teams. Priority Location: Candidates residing in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area will be given priority. Sponsorship: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role presently, or in the future. Key Responsibilities Administer and support PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server in Azure and on‑prem environments. Support database migrations from on‑prem to Azure, including validation, performance tuning, and post‑migration stabilization. Monitor and troubleshoot database performance and reliability issues using native tools and Datadog. Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and high‑availability solutions. Use and help extend Liquibase for database schema and change management in CI/CD pipelines. Contribute to database provisioning and configuration through Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices. Collaborate with application and platform teams supporting Kubernetes‑based workloads, ensuring databases integrate reliably with containerized applications. Automate routine operational tasks using scripting where appropriate. Follow and contribute to database security, compliance, and documentation standards. Participate in an on‑call rotation for production database support. Minimum Qualifications Degree or equivalent, typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience. Critical Skills 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or similar role. Strong (5‑7 years) hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL and/or SQL Server, including performance tuning and recovery. 7+ years of experience operating databases in Azure, AWS, or GCP. Working knowledge of Liquibase, Terraform, or similar tooling. Familiarity with Kubernetes environments and how databases support those workloads. Experience (5‑7 years) with monitoring/observability tools such as Datadog. Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar). Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills. Preferred Skills Experience with cloud migration initiatives. Exposure to additional database platforms. Practical use of AI‑assisted tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) for troubleshooting, analysis, or automation. Why This Role Hands‑on technical work in a modernizing, cloud‑first environment. Opportunity to grow deeper in cloud, automation, and database‑as‑code practices. Strong collaboration with experienced DBAs, platform engineers, and application teams. Compensation and Benefits We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered. Our Base Pay Range for this position: $115,500 – $192,500 Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to or Accessibility@mckesson.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr