Lead DBA/Developer
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Lead DBA/Developer to join a small, highly technical team of database engineers globally. This team focuses on designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining cloud-based database platforms across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments. This is a hands-on technical role focused on PostgreSQL development, SQL coding, data conversion, and database optimization, while continuing to support MSSQL environments serving US Government and commercial customers.
Experience, Education, Skills, And Accomplishments
- 7+ years of experience as a SQL Developer, Database Developer, DBA Engineer, or similar database-focused role.
- 7+ years of experience with relational database architecture, logical and physical database design, and performance optimization.
- 7+ years of experience developing and supporting PostgreSQL, MSSQL Server, or other enterprise database platforms.
- 7+ years of experience writing and optimizing SQL code, stored procedures, and database objects.
- 7+ years of experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure and database services.
- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder with an active Public Trust Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Experience supporting ETL processes, data warehousing, and data migration/conversion projects.
- Strong understanding of table relationships, data modeling, and database performance tuning.
- Strong expertise with PostgreSQL in AWS environments.
- Experience with MSSQL Server development and administration.
- Experience with DevOps, automation, and CloudOps processes.
- Experience with DataDog, PagerDuty, or similar monitoring tools.
- Experience with database security, backup/recovery, and high availability solutions.
What Will You Be Doing in This Role?
- Lead PostgreSQL development efforts, including SQL coding, query optimization, and data conversion initiatives.
- Partner with software engineering teams to support ETL processes, data warehousing, and database-driven applications.
- Design, maintain, and optimize database structures to ensure scalability, performance, and data integrity.
- Support AWS-hosted database environments supporting US Government and commercial customers.
- Troubleshoot database performance, data quality, and application-related issues.
- Collaborate with development teams to define best practices for database design, deployment, and ongoing support.
About The Team
This is an amazing opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across a wide range of database and cloud technologies. The team consists of database professionals located across multiple time zones supporting mission-critical platforms and services with our Intellectual Property segment.
Hours of Work
Full time, permanent position
Hybrid working schedule on-site 2-3 days/week
Must live within a commutable distance to one of our US office locations – Alexandria, VA highly preferred. Will also consider Philadelphia, PA