Database Engineer 2 (FORECASTED)

Columbia Technology Partners; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career growth stipend

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer 2 to design, develop, implement, and optimize mission-critical database systems in a security-conscious enterprise environment. You will support architecture, storage, and performance while contributing across the database lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

The role emphasizes scalable data models, system collaboration, and continuous improvement within a regulated defense-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and five (5) years of experience as a Database Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining relational and/or object‑oriented database solutions.
• Experience developing database schemas, queries, scripts, and data manipulation solutions for enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting database architecture, performance optimization, and data storage/retrieval requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain database systems supporting data storage, retrieval, flow, and analysis requirements.
• Develop and optimize database structures, schemas, queries, scripts, macros, and data loading solutions to support operational and business needs.
• Support and lead database development efforts, including database parser software and database loading software.
• Analyze system requirements and recommend database improvements, optimization strategies, and maintenance activities.
• Translate customer and system requirements into scalable database architectures and data models.
• Develop database solutions balancing data volume, user demand, distribution, performance, retention, security, and domain controls.
• Support short- and long-term database administration and design planning.
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Database design

Relational databases

SQL scripting

Performance optimization

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

This Position is Contingent on Contract Award

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer 2 to support the design, development, implementation, and optimization of mission‑critical database systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise throughout the database lifecycle, supporting database architecture, data storage and retrieval solutions, system performance improvements, and the development of database software supporting complex enterprise environments. This role contributes to requirements analysis, database design, implementation, testing, and operational deployment while ensuring solutions align with system architecture, performance objectives, security requirements, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain database systems supporting data storage, retrieval, flow, and analysis requirements.
• Develop and optimize database structures, schemas, queries, scripts, macros, and data‑loading solutions to support operational and business needs.
• Support and lead database development efforts, including database parser software and database loading software.
• Analyze system requirements and recommend database improvements, optimization strategies, and maintenance activities.
• Translate customer and system requirements into scalable database architectures and data models.
• Develop database solutions that balance data volume, user demand, distribution requirements, performance, retention policies, security, and domain controls.
• Support short‑ and long‑term database administration and design planning efforts.
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle, from requirements development through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and five (5) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity; five (5) additional years of DBE experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining relational and/or object‑oriented database solutions.
• Experience developing database schemas, queries, scripts, and data manipulation solutions to support enterprise data environments.
• Experience supporting database architecture, performance optimization, and data storage/retrieval requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database architecture and enterprise‑scale system integration.
• Experience supporting cloud‑based database storage and retrieval methodologies.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning, security controls, and data retention requirements.
• Experience collaborating across business and technical teams to develop database solutions throughout the system development lifecycle.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required for all applicants.
• CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirement: DOD 8570 Certification.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Benefits

• Medical: Three superior plans, in‑network and out‑of‑network options.
• Vision + Dental: Offered at no cost.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% company contribution.
• PTO + Leave: Paid time off plans, including Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Military Leave.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 for approved career‑related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance / Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability: No cost to employee.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End‑of‑year cash added to your bottom line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Incentive ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if referral joins the team.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.