Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.
At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.
We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters â patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 13 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.
Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.
Availity is seeking a knowledgeable Cloud Database Administrator III to manage our companyâs cloud-based databases. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure, high-availability database systems in compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH). This role is critical to ensuring data integrity, security, and performance across our cloud platforms.
Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.
Location: Remote, US
Role qualifications:
- Bachelorâs degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in database administration, with a focus on cloud environments.
- Proficiency with AWS required. Experience with other cloud platforms preferred (Azure, GCP).
- Experience managing large fleets of AWS RDS and Aurora databases in active production systems.
- Experience with SQL query language required. NoSQL experience would be nice.Â
- Strong understanding of database security practices and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS).
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Scripting skills (e.g. Python, Terraform) for automation and DevOps support.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database â Specialty).
- Experience in healthcare technology or with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards and interoperability requirements.
- Experience with MongoDB databases a plus.
What you will be doing:
- Design, implement, and manage database structures in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
- Ensure database performance, security, and availability.
- Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks.
- Implement and enforce database security protocols to protect sensitive healthcare data.
- Collaborate with IT, development, and compliance teams to support business objectives. Â
- Maintain documentation for database architectures, processes, and compliance activities.
- Stay current with advancements in cloud database technologies and healthcare data regulations.
Availity culture and benefits:
- Availity is a certified âGreat Place to Workâ, a âBest Workplaces for Technology Companiesâ, a âBest Workplaces for Womenâ and a âBest Workplaces for Millennialsâ!
- Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
- We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. âAvaiLadiesâ, âBeyond Blackâ, âHOLAâ, âAvaility Prideâ, âVetAvailityâ a Young Professionals Group and âShe Can Code ITâ a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.
- Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
- We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!
- We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.
- Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
- Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
- Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.
- Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? Youâre at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.
Next steps:
After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.
Interview process:
- Manager resume reviewÂ
- Recruiter video interview
- Manager video interview
- Technical video interview
- Senior leadership video interview
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Video Camera Usage:
Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.
Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.
Disclaimers:
Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. When required by state law or federal regulation, Availity uses I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification in conjunction with E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. Learn more about E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
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