Database Administrator/Specialist and Software Developer

Front Door Defense; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Door Defense is seeking a Database Administrator/Specialist and Software Developer in Huntsville, Alabama. You will lead complex SQL Server and Postgres design, optimize schemas, and support our web applications built on .NET Framework, C#, and Telerik components.

You will migrate data between SQL Server and Postgres, contribute to ASP.NET MVC projects, and help shape best practices for data access and performance within a small development team.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional software/database development experience.
• Strong SQL Server schema design and optimization.
• Solid Postgres experience including performance tuning and cross-platform data considerations.
• Working knowledge of C#/.NET MVC web development.
• Comfort working in a small team where you may wear multiple hats.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead SQL Server and Postgres design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Support migration and data integration between SQL Server and Postgres environments.
• Contribute to .NET MVC web applications (C#, Kendo/Telerik, front-end integrations).
• Collaborate with a small team of developers in a collaborative environment.
• Help shape best practices for data access, schema design, and performance across applications.

Skills

SQL Server design

Postgres tuning

C# / .NET MVC

Data migration

ASP.NET MVC

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kendo/Telerik

JavaScript

SQL Server

Job description

Database Administrator/Specialist and Software Developer

Lead database design and optimization across SQL Server and Postgres while supporting web apps

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

About The Role

Database Administrator/Specialist and Software Developer

AV company is looking for a Database Administrator/Specialist and Software Developer. Join a tight-knit team that maintains and grows a suite of web applications supporting our mission. Our stack today is built on.NET Framework, C#, Telerik, and SQL Server. We're looking for an experienced developer who brings both strong database skills and the ability to contribute to our web applications when needed.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on complex SQL Server and Postgres design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Support effort to migrate and integrate data between SQL Server and Postgres environments.
• Contribute to our .NET MVC web applications (C#, Kendo/Telerik, front-end integrations).
• Work alongside a small team of developers in a collaborative environment.
• Help shape best practices for data access, schema design, and performance across our applications.

Must Have

• 7-10 years of professional experience in software/database development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server schema design and optimization.
• Solid experience with Postgres, including performance tuning and cross-platform data considerations.
• Working knowledge in C# /.NET MVC web development.
• Comfort working in a small team where you may wear multiple hats.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex issues.

Nice to Have

• Experience with JavaScript.
• Familiarity with DoD contract work and software environments.
• Background in both application and database architecture.

Why Join Us?

• Small team environment where your work has a direct impact.
• Small group of end users with clear requirements.
• Opportunity to balance database depth with hands-on web development.

Stable position with meaningful work and supportive clients!

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Secret

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