Database Engineer

Runavir; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Runavir is seeking a Database Engineer (DE3) to design, develop, implement, and optimize complex databases in a Linux environment. The role emphasizes Oracle expertise, data architecture, and scalable database systems within a fast-paced project setting.

The incumbent will lead database structure development, create ad hoc queries, and ensure secure, high-performance data storage and retrieval aligned with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a Database Engineer on similar programs/contracts.
• Extensive Oracle database experience including Oracle Enterprise Manager and Oracle Data Guard.
• Experience with Linux OS, Linux commands, and Bash scripting.
• Experience translating requirements into database schemas, queries, scripts, and macros.
• Experience developing database structures within a broader system architecture, balancing data volume, user load, distribution, performance, retention, and security needs.

Responsibilities

• Support database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, and data flow analysis activities.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and maintenance efforts.
• Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Translate requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; update existing queries and create new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
• Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall system architecture.

Skills

Oracle databases

Linux

Bash scripting

Database design

SQL queries

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

ODBC

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle Data Guard

Job description

Database Engineer

We are currently seeking a Database Engineer (DE3) to provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis. The Database Engineer will develop relational and/or object-oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software, and will project long-range requirements for database administration and design. If you are a Database Engineer with deep Oracle experience and a strong background in Linux environments, a team player, and a self-starter, then this is the position for you!

Work Schedule

Standard business hours. No regular night, weekend, or holiday work is required for this position. No pager duty. No CONUS or OCONUS travel required.

Essential Responsibilities (describe the day-to-day)

• Support database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, and data flow analysis activities.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and maintenance efforts.
• Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Translate requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; update existing queries and create new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
• Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall system architecture.
• Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Develop requirement recommendations from a project's inception to its conclusion for a given business and IT subject matter area, spanning simple to complex systems.
• Develop database structures that balance trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security, and domain controls.
• Direct fulfillment of requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion.
• Direct organization of requirements and data into a usable database schema by directing development of ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros, and updates to existing queries.
• Direct the overall database structure that fits into the system architecture, weighing trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security, and domain controls.
• Direct the development of complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity, and database storage and retrieval using cloud methodologies.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

General office environment. The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Extensive experience with installation and patching associated with Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard.
• Experience with Linux OS, Linux commands, and Bash scripting.
• Experience translating requirements into database schemas, queries, scripts, and macros.
• Experience developing database structures within a broader system architecture, balancing data volume, user load, distribution, performance, retention, and security needs.

Security Clearance Required

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional Database Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Minimum Years of Experience

Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer.

Required Certifications

There are no certification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• MongoDB experience.

Other Responsibilities

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details

$160,000 - $180,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. For a full overview of our offerings, visit runavir.com/benefits. Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.