Senior Database Engineer
About the role
Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join our intel team. This role will support enterprise data modernization and integration efforts focused on ingesting, transforming, validating and managing operational data supporting critical business and mission workflows across acquisition, finance, HR, logistics, training, security and program management systems.
Responsibilities
- Support ingestion of spreadsheet and structured data sources into enterprise databases and applications
- Develop and maintain data transformation workflows including conversion of source data into JSON representations
- Validate, troubleshoot and optimize data ingestion and synchronization processes
- Support enterprise database operations and ensure integrity, availability and consistency of operational data
- Aid in integration of enterprise data into Pega workflows and applications
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers and stakeholders to define data mappings, validation rules and integration requirements
- Support development and maintenance of reporting and downstream data consumption capabilities
- Maintain monitoring of database performance and assist with troubleshooting operational issues
Qualifications
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and five (5) years of experience as a Database Engineer or related technical role. Ten (10) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Experience working with relational databases and SQL-based technologies
- Experience supporting data ingestion, transformation or ETL-style workflows
- Experience working with structured data formats including JSON, CSV and Excel-based datasets
- Experience writing scripts or automation utilities using Python, PowerShell or similar scripting languages
- Experience troubleshooting data validation and operational data quality issues
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and take ownership of technical deliverables and operational outcomes
- Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving priorities, incomplete requirements and cross-team dependencies
- Proven ability to identify technical gaps, propose solutions and proactively drive work forward with minimal oversight
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex enterprise data environments
- Ability to balance independent execution with appropriate stakeholder coordination and escalation
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations and customer teams
Benefits
- 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday, 11 paid holidays and optional leave through Belay's volunteer program
- 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
- $5,000 annual training/tuition
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 100% company-funded HSA
- Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
- Dental coverage including orthodontia
- Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
- Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
- Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!
Pay
Salary Range: $168,000 to $240,000
Schedule
Core hours: M-F 10am-2pm. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Company Information
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Application Instructions
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