Database Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Database Developer Sr Principal to advance mission-critical IT. You will design and maintain database and BI platforms, collaborating with diverse IT teams to deliver robust data solutions.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and expert SQL/T‑SQL, SSRS, and data modeling skills. You will lead backups, performance tuning, security, disaster recovery, and capacity planning while ensuring high

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience
• Education: Technical training, certification(s), or degree
• Deep understanding of database schema object management, data modeling, and architecture
• Strong SQL and Transact-SQL (T‑SQL) experience
• Experience with Hyper‑V virtual environments and SQL clustered environments
• Experience with SQL Server replication topologies
• Familiarity with Resource Governor, Tuning Advisor, SQL Profiler, and Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot triggers, views, stored procedures, and data integrity constraints
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI
• US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, implement, monitor, and test database backups and recovery methodologies
• Monitor and optimize production SQL Server database performance
• Ensure database security, integrity, reliability, high availability, and disaster recovery
• Identify and troubleshoot database issues; analyze, design, build, test, and implement solutions
• Manage file system space, database allocation, disk usage, and plan for capacity and scalability
• Participate in monthly patching outside core business hours
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple IT teams
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization skills and commitment to deadlines
• Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities

Skills

SQL Server

T‑SQL

Data modeling

Performance tuning

Backups & DR

Replication

Hyper‑V

Security clearance TS/SCI

US citizenship

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Technical training or degree

Tools

SQL Server

SSRS

Hyper‑V

SQL Server Replication

SQL Profiler

Resource Governor

Windows Performance Monitor

Job description

DATABASE DEVELOPER SR PRINCIPAL

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Database Developer Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Database Developer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our SOCOM Customer. As a Database Developer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining Database and Business Intelligence application platforms.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical training, certification(s), or degree
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Technical skills:

• Installation, configuration, administration, and management of Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008R2/2012 and SQL Reporting Services

• Deep understanding of database schema object management, data modeling, and architecture

• Strong SQL and Transact-SQL (T‑SQL) experience

• Experience with Hyper‑V virtual environments and SQL clustered environments

• Experience with SQL Server replication topologies

• Familiarity with Resource Governor, Tuning Advisor, SQL Profiler, and Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor

• Ability to implement and troubleshoot triggers, views, stored procedures, and data integrity constraints

• Security clearance level: TS/SCI
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:

• Facilitate, implement, monitor, and test database backups and recovery methodologies

• Monitor and optimize production SQL Server database performance

• Ensure database security, integrity, reliability, high availability, and disaster recovery

• Identify and troubleshoot database issues; analyze, design, build, test, and implement solutions

• Manage file system space, database allocation, disk usage, and plan for capacity and scalability

• Participate in monthly patching outside core business hours

• Strong communication skills, including technical writing

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple IT teams

• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization skills and commitment to deadlines

• Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI‑powered career tools that identify career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: Internal mobility team dedicated to your career development
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits, wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

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