Sr. Director, Database and Data Services

Senior Leadership Role: Lead Database Technologist

Are you interested in harnessing technology and AI to transform healthcare?

At XiFin, we believe a healthier, more efficient healthcare system starts with strong financial and operational foundations. Our innovative technologies help diagnostic providers, laboratories, and healthcare systems manage complexity, drive better outcomes, and stay focused on what matters most: patient care.

We're on a mission to simplify the business side of healthcareand we know that mission takes people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of expertise, we welcome your perspective, your curiosity, and your passion. We value individuals who ask questions, challenge the status quo, and want to grow while making a real difference.

About the Role

This is not a run-of-the-mill DBA position this is a Senior Leadership role responsible for the reliability, performance, and evolution of XiFin's core database platforms that underpin our SaaS revenue cycle systems. Are you that person?

This position will be the overall Lead Database Technologist at XiFin Inc. Responsibilities include all architectural and operational database administration functions for Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL & PostgreSQL. It will be accountable for database architecture, data & infrastructure design, installation, configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, security/compliance adherence, and creating the on-going operational processes and documentation to support the XiFin database platform. This position will be responsible for identifying reoccurring operational issues, configuration issues, and trends. Once these issues are identified you will be responsible for the remediation and prevention of these issues from reoccurrence in the future.

The technologies within the scope of this position include the full range of database service architectures. Operating within both OLTP and DW models, provide enterprise data management, data warehousing, dimensional and relational data modeling, data integration, ETL, database business intelligence system & supporting technologies. Also within scope are commonly used operations management tools & desktop products in support of the technologies. This position will report to the SVP, IT and will provide guidance to the applications development and applications support teams. This position will need to understand XiFin's SaaS based product applications and how they relate to our current database platform, so they are able to set and enforce standards/best practices in the application team's development efforts and the DBA operational support.

You may be hired as a Director, Sr. Director, or AVP based on your depth of skill and breadth of experience.

This position will be located at our offices in San Diego, CA.

This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.

How You Will Make An Impact

In this role, you'll:

• Plan, engineer, design, implement and manage database services and responsible for the configuration, maintenance and capacity planning for technologies in scope.
• Execute project engineering and solution processes & functions for technologies in scope. Responsible and accountable for service and project delivery.
• Develop, implement, execute & communicate the database architecture, engineering & standards strategy and for its operational usage across the enterprise for technologies in scope.
• Implement the strategy for XiFin's operational OLTP and Analytics platforms.
• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with strategic partners from within XiFin Engineering, Infrastructure, and business partners, as well as all database related external outsourced IT infrastructure service providers serving XiFin.
• Develop and manage the technology lifecycle & roadmap for the technologies in scope, including technology absorption & risk, technology refresh, migration & retirement strategies.
• Stay abreast of technical trends and directions in the technology & vendor communities and identify new opportunities for use of this technology at XiFin.
• Execute capacity planning and monitoring processes for technologies in scope.
• Develop, monitor, report and present key database performance metrics for technologies in scope.
• Maintain and administer the stability of the enterprise database environment. Ensure recoverability meeting business requirements, database system performance meeting business requirements, database system availability meeting business requirements and data integrity.
• Develop and govern proper database security to protect corporate databases against external and internal unauthorized access.
• Working with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies

What You Will Bring To The Team

We're looking for someone with a growth mindset and a passion for learning. You might be a great fit if you:

• A strategic leadership mindset, capable of aligning infrastructure and platform capabilities with long-term business strategy.
• A collaborative approach, working effectively with engineering, product, and executive leadership across the organization.
• A strong sense of accountability, ensuring operational excellence and reliable technology delivery.
• A passion for building and developing teams, inspiring engineers and leaders to deliver their best work.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, driving operational maturity, automation, and innovation.

Skills and experience you have:

You don't need to check every box. We will consider a combination of education and experience, including:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Masters Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience required.
• 10 years or more technical database leadership and administration experience required.
• At least 5 years' experience in selecting, design engineering, solution engineering, project engineering, integrating and implementing database services architecture and related technologies comparable to XiFin architectures, size and complexity.
• Demonstrated effective decision making that had significant impact on database technology direction and related business results.
• Healthcare (HIPAA) background preferred, but not necessary
• Strong background and understanding of the technical direction in this space and the prevailing standards.
• Must have deep and effective understand of database architectures, design, configuration, implementation, operations support & troubleshooting skills with database, data warehouse, data replication, OLTP, OLAP, DSS, reporting and analytical technologies
• Must have broad understanding & knowledge of data architecture and development of OLTP and BI environments, solutions delivery, integration, data management including data security technologies & best practices.
• Oracle Certified Master: Database & Enterprise Architect
• Deep & broad knowledge of full range of DBMS technologies, data replication, architectural patterns, design standards and options.
• Deep Technical knowledge of database services systems management tools.
• Technologies in Scope (Required)
  • Oracle EE Database 19c & 26ai
  • Oracle Exadata
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL

Why XiFin?

We're more than just a healthcare technology companywe're a team that cares about people. Here's a glimpse at what we offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
• 401(k) with company match and personalized financial coaching to support your financial future
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Wellness incentives that reward your preventative healthcare activities
• Tuition assistance to support your education and growth
• Flexible time off and company-paid holidays
• Social and fun events to build community at our locations!

Pay Transparency

At XiFin, we believe in pay transparency and fairness. The expected annual salary range for this role is: $166,967 - $220,000. Depending on your qualifications, you may be considered for either an Director, Sr. Director, or AVP. Final compensation will be determined during the selection process and may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity Employer

XiFin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse voices and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Ready to apply? We'd love to hear from youeven if you're not sure you meet every qualification. If you're excited about the role and believe you can contribute to our team, please apply. Let's build something meaningful together.