Database Developer - B&A

OpenTalent; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B&A is seeking a Database Developer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. You will work with a great team while supporting the United States Customs and Border Protection, focusing on robust and scalable database systems to support applications and business needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database design, development, and management, with a collaborative approach to working with software developers and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in database development.
• Experience in database design, development, and management.
• Ability to design robust and scalable database solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement database solutions to support applications and business processes.
• Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions for performance.
• Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, views, and indexes.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to translate data requirements into solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance; perform maintenance tasks.
• Document designs, configurations, and procedures.

Skills

Complex SQL

SQL Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

DB2

Job description

Database Developer

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Database Developer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting the United States Customs and Border Protection. We are looking for a talented and experienced Database Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database design, development, and management. As a Database Developer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining robust and scalable database systems to support our applications and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement database solutions to support various applications and business processes.
• Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database functions to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, views, and indexes.
• Collaborate with software developers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective database solutions.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues, identifying and implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
• Perform database maintenance tasks, such as backups, indexing, and updates.
• Document database designs, configurations, and procedures for reference and training purposes.
• Stay current with the latest database technologies and best practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 3+ years of experience

Required Skills

• Strong experience creating complex SQL in complex data environments
• Strong experience troubleshooting and tuning SQL
• Team-focused approach

Desired Skills

• Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle and DB2 (or at least one of these)
• Experience in government environment Experience in database administration