SQL Engineer
Noetic Strategies, Inc. · Alexandria, VA · 3 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop advanced, high-performance SQL queries across large, complex datasets (multi-table joins, window functions, aggregations)
- Optimize query performance using execution plans, indexing strategies, and query refactoring
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting datasets
- Troubleshoot and resolve data issues across database and application layers
- Shape and structure data for efficient and intuitive dashboard visualization
- Collaborate with ETL engineers and dashboard developers to ensure reliable, end-to-end data delivery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree with 8–12 years of experience, or Master's with 6–10 years of experience
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
- Expert-level SQL skills, including: - Complex joins across large datasets
- Query optimization and execution plan analysis
- Aggregations, subqueries, and window functions
- Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or similar)
- Experience working with large-scale data supporting analytics/reporting
- Proficiency in Linux environments
- Ability to work independently and solve complex data challenges
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Grafana or similar visualization tools
- Python for data manipulation (pandas, scripting, automation)
- Experience with materialized views, caching strategies, or query acceleration techniques.