CIGNA

PostgreSQL Database Administrator

St. Louis, MO Full time

Evernorth is looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to help take care of our databases. Databases store important company information, so this role helps make sure that data is safe, available, and working properly.

In this job, you will work with databases that run in the cloud (like AWS and Azure) and on company-owned servers. You will set up databases, keep them running smoothly, fix problems, and help improve how they work. You will also work closely with other teams to support important business systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up, manage, and support PostgreSQL databases in AWS, Azure, and on‑site systems

  • Make sure databases run fast and work efficiently

  • Watch database systems and set up alerts to catch problems early

  • Create backup plans so data can be restored if something goes wrong

  • Help keep systems available by planning for outages and failures

  • Apply updates and fixes to database software

  • Help teammates learn about PostgreSQL, AWS, Azure, and cloud tools

  • Share best practices and ideas with leadership

  • Take part in an on‑call schedule to help fix urgent issues

  • Learn about new database and cloud tools and help the team use them

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar experience

  • Experience working with databases, especially PostgreSQL

  • Experience using cloud platforms like AWS or Azure

  • 4+ years of experience to write scripts or use automation tools (such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python)

  • Experience finding and fixing database performance issues

  • Understanding of backups, system reliability, and troubleshooting

  • Ability to work well with others and explain technical topics clearly

  • Willingness to learn new tools and technologies

  • Strong problem‑solving and time‑management skills

  • Self‑motivated and open to improving processes

  • AWS or database certifications are a plus


If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.