Data Architect

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A veteran-owned technology firm in Virginia is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to design and manage secure, scalable database systems. In this role, you will ensure optimal performance and data integrity while collaborating with developers and system administrators. Candidates should have strong experience in database technologies, extensive relevant experience, and a passion for supporting national security and enterprise modernization projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in database engineering or administration.
• Strong experience with cloud databases and big data platforms.
• Ability to translate business requirements into efficient database designs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage database systems that align with business needs.
• Proactively monitor database health and optimize performance.
• Develop and maintain schemas, tables, views, and data dictionaries.

Skills

Database design

Performance optimization

Data management

SQL proficiency

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

10+ years of data engineering experience

15+ years of experience in database engineering roles

Tools

MySQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Now Hiring: Senior Database Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA (On-site) Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS - 808

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