Senior Database Engineer
MetroStar
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: District of Columbia • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $239,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design, administer, and optimize PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations.
- Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery.
- Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.
- Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies.
- Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.
- Develop SQL queries and reporting logic; support Power BI reporting needs.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities.
- Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline.
- Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, is preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
- Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+ or GSEC, or higher).
- Certification for database platform (e.g., DP-300, Oracle OCP, or equivalent).
- 5+ years of experience as a database administrator or engineer.
- Experience designing, implementing, managing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.
- Experience ensuring database performance, availability, and reliability, including capacity planning and performance tuning.
- Experience implementing and managing database security controls, including access management and auditing.
- Experience performing database backups, recovery, and restore operations, including support for high-availability configurations.
- Experience with distributed PostgreSQL solutions (e.g., pgEdge or similar).
- Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
PostgreSQLMicrosoft SQL ServerKubernetesCI/CDSQL queriesPower BIdatabase performance tuningbackupsreplicationrecovery
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationcustomer trustresponsivenessreliabilityoperational disciplineurgency
Certifications
Top Secret with SCI eligibilityBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceDoD 8140 certificationDP-300Oracle OCP