AI Database Developer - Senior Principal Consultant

Oracle; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Oracle Government, Defense & Intelligence Consulting Group seeks a senior AI database developer to design, build, and optimize Oracle-based data platforms for IC programs in Northern Virginia. You will collaborate with architects, data scientists, and DBAs to deliver secure, scalable solutions in a high‑volume environment.

Applicants should have TS/SCI with Poly or the ability to obtain it, a strong Oracle DB background, and hands‑on experience with data pipelines and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly eligibility or clearance.
• Minimum 6 years in database development, data engineering, or ETL/ELT for enterprise systems.
• Strong SQL/PLSQL, Oracle database design and optimization.
• Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in Python or shell scripting for automation.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata, and secure data handling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Oracle database solutions and data pipelines.
• Build AI-enabled data platforms for enterprise mission systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists, DBAs, and stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Ensure secure, reliable, high-performing data engineering implementations.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Bachelor's degree

SQL & PL/SQL

Oracle Database

Python

Shell scripting

Kubernetes

OCI / cloud platforms

Data governance

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

Oracle Database

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Description

At Oracle, we empower government organizations to unlock innovation, drive efficiency, and deliver breakthrough outcomes with the power of cloud technology. As a global leader in cloud solutions and professional services, we help clients harness Oracle technology to achieve strategic objectives.

Job Description

At Oracle, we empower government organizations to unlock innovation, drive efficiency, and deliver breakthrough outcomes with the power of cloud technology. As a global leader in cloud solutions and professional services, we help clients harness Oracle technology to achieve strategic objectives.

Oracle Government, Defense & Intelligence Consulting Group is seeking a highly experienced, motivated and security-cleared Consulting Senior Principal - AI Database Developer to join our team support our IC programs in Northern Virginia.

In this hands‑on technical role, you will design, develop, and optimize Oracle database solutions, data pipelines, and AI‑enabled data platforms for enterprise‑scale mission systems. You will work with customer stakeholders, architects, data scientists, and database administrators to translate complex requirements into secure, reliable, and high‑performing solutions. This role demands technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands‑on experience with Oracle‑based systems in high‑volume environments. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, data‑driven organization and enjoy solving complex data engineering challenges, we want to hear from you.

Most possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Security Clearance with Poly.

This full‑time, in‑person role is based at our Reston, Virginia, office, with occasional visits to client sites. We are seeking candidates who live within commuting distance of Reston.

Responsibilities

Required Skills

• MUST possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in database development, data engineering, or ETL/ELT development for enterprise‑scale systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience designing, developing, and implementing Oracle Database solutions.
• Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills, including stored procedures, packages, complex queries, and performance optimization.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, including data transformation, validation, error handling, and operational monitoring.
• Experience working with geospatial data, including vector and raster formats.
• Experience working with different data formats, such as relational, spatial, JSON, and graph data.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience working with containers and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Python, shell scripting, or comparable tools for automation and data processing.
• Working knowledge of data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and secure data handling.
• Ability to collaborate with data scientists, database administrators, application developers, analysts, and customer stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or other federal mission systems.
• Experience with Oracle Spatial, including spatial indexing, coordinate systems, spatial queries, and raster data management.
• Hands‑on experience with vector embeddings, vector data types, similarity search, and RAG workflows.
• Familiarity with MCP and its use in connecting AI applications to approved data sources and tools.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Git, automated deployments, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience applying database security controls, auditing, and customer‑specific compliance requirements.
• Relevant Oracle certifications, such as Oracle Database or OCI architecture certifications.

Come Join Us!

Qualifications

Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only. US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 - $187,000 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&DD
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US‑based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.

About Us

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life‑saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.