Application Database Analyst

About the Role

The Application Database Analyst at UnitedHealth Group is responsible for managing and optimizing enterprise-level Oracle databases on the Exadata platform. This role involves proactive performance monitoring, data lifecycle management, system upgrades, migrations, and robust security management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Analyze long-running SQL queries, execute root cause analysis, and optimize execution plans.
• Data Management and Partitioning: Manage partitions, implement data retention policies, and perform statistical refreshes.
• Data Operations: Execute data copy and refresh requests, perform backups and restores.
• User Access and Security: Manage user roles, privileges, and enforce RBAC frameworks.
• Resource & Infrastructure Management: Collaborate with Infrastructure DBAs, configure Oracle Resource Manager, and address storage concerns.
• Upgrade & Migration Support: Support schema cloning, upgrades, and migration activities through structured change management.

Qualifications

Required: Over 10 years experience in SQL tuning and performance optimization, with 5+ years in Oracle Database Administration on Exadata platform. Demonstrated experience with Oracle Partitioning, Resource Manager, RBAC frameworks, PL/SQL scripting and backup/recovery strategies.

Preferred: Oracle Certified Professional certification, experience in high-availability environments, data modeling, and familiarity with ITIL processes.

Soft Skills & Additional Information

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment along with adherence to compliance and security policies. Remote work is available from anywhere in the U.S., with onsite requirements for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. hires.

Key Skills/Competency

Oracle, Exadata, SQL Tuning, Database Administration, Performance Optimization, Data Management, Partitioning, RBAC, PL/SQL, Backup Recovery