Leidos

SQL Engineer

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: GaithersburgArizonaColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year

Job Level

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