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Job title

SQL Applications Database Administrator

Company Humana
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
Location United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel None
Published on 9/16/2008
Description
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience.

Role: SQL Applications Database Administrator
Assignment: Clinical Applications Development Support
Location: Louisville, KY

Are you a fit?
Are you a technically savvy analytical thinker? Would you enjoy using your technical skills to assess business needs and help build the architectural blueprints for the next generation of business applications?

Assignment Capsule
As an Applications Database Administrator you will: develop a comprehensive understanding of Humana's organizational structure and business needs, translating those demands into system architecture and design specifications. You will examine existing technology, interface with internal customers and external vendors, and continually develop technical improvements.

  • Collaborate with Project Managers on new projects to create the requirements and provide input into the requirements from a hardware / technical perspective.
  • Provide your technical expertise with new projects to help get the project started.
  • Work with other database administrators (DBA) on new projects that need equipment, to help get the server built and build the vendor software.
  • Support and load testing.
  • Work with various vendors
  • Extensive SQL work with two areas of responsibility: data mining and administrative functions (maintenance of jobs and recoveries).
  • Write SQL queries and updates.
  • Must be able to work in an environment that has standardized processes.


Key Competencies
  • Acts Strategically: You foster a consistent understanding of strategy, translate it into defined plans, and "stay the course" to implement it, while anticipating and identifying where change is needed.
  • Leadership: You inspire extraordinary results by: engaging associates, valuing diversity and shaping culture to support a high performance environment.
  • Communication: You actively listen to others to understand their perspective and ensure continuous understanding regardless of communication channel or audience.
  • Innovate: You introduce new ideas and processes which improve performance and productivity.


Role Essentials
  • Progressive experience as a senior developer in large IT projects
  • Prior project architect and/or team lead experience
  • Extensive experience with SQL 2000 and 2005 upgrades.
  • Experience with SQL maintenance, job scheduling, SQL profiling.


Role Desirables
  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field


Reporting Relationships
  • You will report to a Technology Manager. This area is under the leadership of the SVP & Chief Operating Officer.
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Experience/Skills
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Other desired skills:
SQL Applications Database Administrator
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