✦ Luna Orbit — Database Administration

PostgreSQL Database Administrator

at Cigna Group

📍 St. Louis, MO Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 4+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar experience
Category Database Administration

About this role

This role involves managing and supporting PostgreSQL databases in cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring data safety, performance, and availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and support PostgreSQL databases
  • Ensure database performance and security
  • Implement backup and recovery strategies
  • Troubleshoot database issues
  • Collaborate with teams on cloud and database improvements

Technical Overview

The position requires expertise in PostgreSQL, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible, and scripting in Python for database management and automation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level database administrator with 4+ years of experience managing PostgreSQL databases in cloud environments like AWS and Azure. They possess strong troubleshooting, backup, and performance tuning skills, and are familiar with automation tools.

Must-Have Skills

Experience working with PostgreSQLExperience using cloud platforms like AWS or Azure4+ years of experience with scripting or automation toolsUnderstanding of backupssystem reliabilitytroubleshooting

Nice-to-Have Skills

AWS or database certificationsExperience with cloud tools like TerraformAnsiblePython

Tools & Platforms

AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureTerraformAnsiblePython

Required Skills

PostgreSQLAWSAzureTerraformAnsiblePythonBackup and RecoveryPerformance TuningTroubleshootingSecurity

Hard Skills

PostgreSQLPostgreSQL Database AdministrationAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureCloud PlatformsTerraformAnsiblePythonDatabase Performance TuningBackup and RecoveryDatabase TroubleshootingDatabase SecurityDatabase Updates and Patches

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTime managementLearning agilityCollaboration

Certifications

Preferred

AWS Certified Database - SpecialtyAzure Database Certifications

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare IT
Job Function Database administration and support in cloud and on-premises environments

Keywords for Your Resume

PostgreSQLDatabase AdministratorAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureCloud PlatformsBackup and RecoveryDatabase Performance TuningTerraformAnsiblePythonDatabase TroubleshootingDatabase SecurityDatabase Updates and PatchesSystem ReliabilityTroubleshootingSecurity

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with PostgreSQL, No cloud platform experience, Less than 4 years of relevant experience, No automation scripting skills

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