Database Engineer

Synergy Ecp; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Opportunities for continued education and career development

Job summary

Medium is looking for Database Engineers in Maryland to design, optimize, and maintain high-performance data systems. Responsibilities include managing database architectures, optimizing performance, and supporting data integration. Candidates must possess at least a B.S. degree in a technical field and 3+ years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $240,000, alongside comprehensive health benefits. TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in database management.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization in database systems.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage database architectures.
• Optimize queries and database performance.
• Implement backup, recovery, and data integrity strategies.
• Support data pipelines and application integration.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database systems.

Skills

SQL and database platforms (PostgreSQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, Maria DB, etc.)

Performance tuning and optimization

Data modeling and schema design

Big data technologies

Cloud-managed databases

Education

B.S. degree in a technical field

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Database Engineers to design, optimize, and maintain high-performance data systems.

What You’ll Do

• Design and manage database architectures
• Optimize queries and database performance
• Implement backup, recovery, and data integrity strategies
• Support data pipelines and application integration
• Monitor and troubleshoot database systems

Core Skills

• SQL and database platforms (PostgreSQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, Maria DB, etc.)
• Performance tuning and optimization
• Data modeling and schema design
• B.S. degree in a technical field and 3+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Big data technologies
• Cloud-managed databases

CLEARANCE REQUIRED

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

Compensation Spotlight

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $120,000 and stretches up to $240,000. We are committed to rewarding top talent and offering a competitive benefits package that includes a comprehensive health benefits plan, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, flexible work options, and opportunities for continued education and career development.

Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace where every employee can succeed.