Database Engineer Level 3

7 days ago

Annapolis Junction, MD, United States Staffed4U Full time
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract)
Salary Range: $146,000 - $173,000 (USD)
Compensation excludes discretionary bonuses and benefits. Final offer may vary based on experience, education, location, and skill level.

A secure-cleared opportunity is available for an experienced Database Engineer (Level 3) to lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of complex database systems. This position supports high-impact mission systems with a focus on scalable data infrastructure, microservices development, and integration with frontend applications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement database architecture to support mission-critical applications
  • Lead the development of database structures, data parsers, and database loading mechanisms
  • Develop and maintain backend services and ReSTful endpoints using Python frameworks (Django, Flask)
  • Support data model management and integration with frontend interfaces via JSON
  • Maintain and optimize databases including MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL
  • Create and refine workflows to improve or replace existing processes
  • Resolve break/fix issues and ensure database reliability and scalability
  • Deploy and maintain solutions in cloud environments such as AWS or C2S
  • Collaborate with Agile development teams using modern DevOps tools and practices
Required Skills & Tools:
  • Extensive hands-on experience with MongoDB and/or MariaDB (deployment, management, performance tuning)
  • Proficiency with Python, and frameworks such as Django or Flask
  • Strong understanding of ReSTful API development and microservices architecture
  • Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI for API documentation
  • Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, C2S, or similar)
  • Proficiency with Docker and containerization workflows
  • Development tools including Visual Studio Code, Jira, Confluence, and Git
  • Data interchange and serialization formats such as JSON and XML
  • Prior experience in Agile software development environments
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of relevant experience with a technical degree
  • 15+ years of relevant experience without a technical degree
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Preferred Experience:
  • Leading database engineering efforts in secure, mission-focused environments
  • Supporting full-stack development teams with data infrastructure needs
  • Automating database deployment and testing pipelines
  • Integrating databases into cloud-native application stacks

If you meet the clearance and experience requirements and are ready to contribute to meaningful work in a high-security environment, please submit your resume and any relevant portfolio or project links.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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