Data Architect

Emergent Technologies Inc; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Technologies Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to design secure, scalable database environments for enterprise applications and cloud initiatives.

You will architect systems, optimize performance, manage schemas, backups, and data dictionaries, and collaborate with developers admins to ensure data integrity and security. The ideal candidate has a 16+ years background in database engineering, strong SQL skills, and experience with cloud databases, cross-domain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IS or related field.
• Minimum of 16 years of relevant database experience.
• Experience with cloud databases, cross-domain solutions, and big data platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL and major DBMS (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into efficient database designs.

Responsibilities

• Design & implementation of secure, scalable database systems.
• Monitor performance and optimize databases.
• Develop schemas, tables, views, and data dictionaries.
• Design backup and recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with developers and admins to ensure data integrity.
• Ensure security compliance and documentation.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Troubleshooting

Cloud databases

Cross-domain solutions

Big data platforms

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IS or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Senior Database Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA (On-site)
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.
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Emergent Technologies Inc., a veteran-owned technology company supporting mission-critical government programs, is seeking a Senior Database Engineer with deep expertise in database design, performance optimization, and data management. In this role, you will play a key part in designing secure, scalable database environments that support enterprise-level applications and cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Implementation: Architect and manage database systems aligned with evolving business and user requirements.

• Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement optimization strategies.

• Data Management: Develop and maintain schemas, tables, views, and data dictionaries; support data migration and transformation activities.

• Backup & Recovery: Design and execute robust backup and recovery solutions to safeguard against data loss or corruption.

• Collaboration: Partner with developers, system administrators, and analysts to ensure data consistency and support application development efforts.

• Security Compliance: Secure databases against unauthorized access, ensuring adherence to relevant cybersecurity and compliance standards.

• Documentation: Create and maintain clear technical documentation for database architecture, configurations, and performance metrics.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

• Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in database engineering or administration

• Strong experience with cloud databases , cross-domain solutions , and big data platforms
  

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with leading database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex data problems and system performance issues

• Ability to translate business requirements into efficient database designs and queries

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of hands‑on data engineering experience , with recent experience in the last 2 years

• Alternatively, 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise database engineering roles

• Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures , data pipeline tools , and modern data storage frameworks
  

Why Join Emergent Technologies Inc.?

• Engage in mission‑critical IT programs that support national security

• Join a team of top‑tier engineers and technologists
  

• Contribute to enterprise modernization efforts using cutting‑edge database and cloud technologies
  

• Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities in a veteran‑owned, people‑first organization