IT Database Infrastructure Engineer VI

Postgres, MySQL
UNITED STATES
October 18, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Greensboro, NC
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $140,800 – $182,160

About the Role

The IT Database Infrastructure Engineer VI provides strategic and technical leadership in designing, integrating, and governing enterprise database platforms including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, and Redis across on-premises and cloud environments. The role evaluates emerging technologies, guides platform adoption, establishes technical standards, and optimizes database infrastructure performance, scalability, and security.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Advance the technical direction and operational maturity of critical database platforms supporting enterprise business applications.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, guide database platform adoption, and establish technical architecture standards.
  • Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient database solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Partner with solution architects and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical infrastructure specifications.
  • Drive incident resolution and performance optimization across multi-database environments.
  • Define and document technical guidelines, governance frameworks, and operational procedures for database services.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in an IT operations environment with technical experience in distributed systems.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Deep architectural and operational knowledge of database management systems including PostgreSQL and MySQL.
  • Strong knowledge of DevOps methodologies, infrastructure automation, and enterprise security frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence roadmaps, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional alignment.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience interacting with executive leadership.
  • 5+ years of experience developing comprehensive technical architecture documentation.

Benefits & Perks

  • Posted pay range: $140,800 – $182,160 per year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans and market-competitive total rewards.
  • Generous paid time off and professional development programs.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.

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