Database Engineer

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

full-time

Posted on: 9/16/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington

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Mid-LevelSenior

AWSAzureCloudDynamoDBJavaScriptMongoDBMySQLNoSQLOraclePythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Design scalable, secure, and highly available cloud database solutions
Choose appropriate database types (relational, NoSQL, etc.) and develop data models and schema designs
Provision and configure cloud database instances (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Autonomous DB)
Migrate on-premises databases to the cloud, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime
Plan and execute database upgrades
Monitor database performance and identify/resolve bottlenecks; implement indexing, partitioning, and caching strategies
Implement access controls, encryption, auditing, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations
Set up automated backups and disaster recovery; configure replication, failover, and clustering
Automate database provisioning and routine maintenance using Terraform, CloudFormation, scripting
Collaborate with developers, DevOps, security specialists, product managers, and business analysts
Troubleshoot database-related issues, provide technical support, and document environments and procedures
Monitor and optimize database resource usage and recommend cost-saving measures
Contribute to API solutions and platform management to improve veteran access to VA data and services

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Hands-on experience with MySQL, Oracle, and Amazon RDS
Strong ability to query, design, and architect databases for performance and scalability
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and cloud-native database services
Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB
Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bash, Python)
Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data governance standards (e.g., HIPAA, HL7)
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
Strong organizational skills
Preferred: Active VA Public Trust
Preferred: Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs
Preferred: Familiarity with VA Lighthouse tools and infrastructure
Preferred: Certifications in cloud technologies or database administration
Preferred: Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment