Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Developer to support mission-critical government contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex databases in secure environments. This role requires a deep understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and federal compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Optimize database performance, implement indexing strategies, and manage large-scale data migrations.
- Develop stored procedures, triggers, views, and functions to support application development.
- Ensure database security and compliance with federal standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP).
- Collaborate with system architects, developers, and cybersecurity teams to integrate databases with applications and infrastructure.
- Perform data modeling and schema design for new and existing systems.
- Support data warehousing and business intelligence initiatives.
- Document database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Participate in audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in database development and administration.
- Proficiency in SQL and database programming languages.
- Experience with government systems and secure environments.
- Strong understanding of data governance, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional).
- Experience with cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL)
- Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
- Knowledge of ETL tools and data integration platforms.
