
SQL Engineer
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Gaithersburg • Arizona • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
SQLquery optimizationexecution plan analysismulti-table joinswindow functionsaggregationssubqueriesrelational databasesPostgreSQLMySQL
Soft Skills
problem-solvingindependencecollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeTS/SCI clearance