About the job Database Engineer
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Database Engineer
Herndon, VA
AMAZING BENEFITS (including 100% employer paid healthcare benefits for employee)
Salary Depends on Experience up to $175k
Must hold an active Top Secret Security Clearance
Full time - Direct hire.
Our client is on the lookout for a
Database Engineer who can turn database woes into wows. If you're a whiz at making databases sing and dance, we want you on our team.
What You'll Do: - Supercharge database performance by zapping inefficiencies.
- Mastermind database configurations with stellar configuration management (CM) skills.
- Deploy performance testing tools like JMeter to keep things running smoothly.
- Team up with software and system engineers to ensure our databases are in perfect harmony.
- Keep an eagle eye on database performance and troubleshoot like a pro.
Qualifications: - Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access and a willingness to get a CI Polygraph.
- Citizenship: US Citizenship required.
- Experience: 5+ years in database engineering, performance optimization, and configuration management.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (4 years of extra experience can substitute for a degree).
- Skills:
- Deep understanding of database technologies and systems.
- Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter.
- Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, Postgres, MongoDB, Liquibase, and SQL queries.
- Familiarity with Java, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
- Experience with version control systems for managing database configurations.
Bonus Skills: - Experience with automated testing.
- Sharp at spotting database inefficiencies and fixing them.
- Knowledge of regression testing and performance monitoring tools.
Who We Are:Our client is a top-tier geospatial expert working with Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients to achieve mission success. They tackle complex problems in geospatial software development and national defense, making a real impact for our nation's soldiers and analysts.
Perks & Benefits: - Healthcare: 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance.
- Family: Paid parental leave.
- Retirement: 401k with matching.
- Time Off: Escalating vacation time.
- Bonuses: Referral bonuses.
- Education: Tuition reimbursement and professional development training.
- Extras: Free beverages and snacks, weekly catered lunches, and breakfast on Fridays.
Join us where creativity thrives, challenges are part of the fun, and every day is an adventure. Apply now to make a difference and enjoy an exceptional work-life experience.