[Remote] Sr. Database Site Reliability Engineer (DB SRE)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. The Sr. Database Site Reliability Engineer (DB SRE) is responsible for owning the reliability, availability, and operational maturity of business-critical Azure PostgreSQL platforms supporting the CoverMyMeds platform.ResponsibilitiesOwn and continuously improve the reliability, availability, and performance of Azure PostgreSQL platforms across dev, stage, and prodDesign, build, and operate cloud database infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Apply SRE principles to stateful systems, including environment isolation, blast‑radius reduction, and automation-first operationsDefine and implement database observability (metrics, logs, dashboards, alerts) using enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)Lead incident response for database-related production issues and participate in on‑call rotationsTroubleshoot complex issues across performance, replication, connectivity, failover, and permissionsDefine and validate high availability, backup, restore, disaster recovery, and point‑in‑time recovery (PITR) strategiesEnforce least‑privilege access, support audits, and ensure compliance with security and governance requirementsCollaborate with platform, application, security, and network teams to design scalable, secure database architecturesProvide senior technical leadership, set reliability standards, and mentor less‑experienced engineersSkillsBachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of degreeTypically 7+ years of relevant experience in SRE, platform, or infrastructure engineering roles7+ years hands-on experience operating PostgreSQL databases in cloud environments (Azure strongly preferred)Strong production experience (7+ years) supporting high-availability, business-critical database platformsDeep expertise with Infrastructure as Code, particularly TerraformExperience owning or participating in on-call rotations and incident responseStrong understanding of database operations, including performance tuning, replication, backup/restore, and recoveryExperience designing and operating database observability and monitoring solutionsSolid knowledge of cloud security principles, including least-privilege access and audit readinessProven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersBackground as an SRE with strong database depth (not a traditional DBA role)Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git/GitOps workflowsFamiliarity with Kubernetes (AKS preferred), Helm, and ArgoCDExperience operating stateful workloads in Azure cloud environmentsExposure to regulated or highly controlled environmentsBroader cloud platform experience beyond databasesBenefitsAnnual bonusLong-term incentive opportunitiesCompany OverviewWelcome to the official LinkedIn page for McKesson Corporation. It was founded in 1914, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.chase.com/.