Database Performance Specialist
3 days ago
About the Job
Top Secret Clearance Jobs is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to helping professionals with exclusive security clearance find their next career opportunity. We pride ourselves on providing personalized support and ensuring our clients are matched with the most suitable candidates within 48 hours.
The role of Sr. Database Engineer at Maxar is a highly sought-after position that requires an individual with expertise in performance, configuration management, and testing to support system-wide improvements and prevent performance issues. As a member of a project team, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing database configurations while implementing performance testing solutions to ensure the system operates at optimal efficiency.
Your contributions will directly support mission-critical capabilities and ensure long-term system stability. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, Maxar is a leader in signal and image processing, providing cutting-edge software solutions to support defense, intelligence, and business communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Improve database performance and resolve inefficiencies introduced during development.
- Apply and maintain configuration management (CM) for database configurations.
- Implement automated performance testing solutions to detect performance regression in systems.
- Collaborate with software engineers and system engineers to optimize database operations and prevent bottlenecks.
- Proactively identify database-related issues and recommend performance-enhancing solutions.
- Design, develop, and optimize backend services and database interactions using Java and Spring Boot to improve performance.
- Help the team establish best practices and processes to maintain and adapt to industry standards to ensure best performance.
Requirements:
- A current/active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI polygraph.
- Ability to work on-site 5 days a week in Herndon, VA or Melbourne, FL.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree).
- 10+ years of experience in database management, optimization, and performance testing.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Postgres, Mongo databases, Liquibase, and SQL queries.
- Experience with Java, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
- Configuration management expertise with database systems.
- Strong experience with automated performance testing tools like JMeter or equivalent alternatives.
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating environments.
Salary: $107,000 - $229,000 annually, commensurate with experience and location.
Benefits: Comprehensive package including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Company Overview: Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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