Database Engineer 3

Wyetech, LLC; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 88,345 - 160,242; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% contributions to SEP IRA

Generous PTO plan

Employee referral bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC based in Linthicum, Maryland, is looking for a Database Engineer to provide technical expertise in database design and implementation for federal government projects. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and ten years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI security clearance. Wyetech offers an exceptional employee experience, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including a simplified employee pension plan.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a Database Engineer in similar programs.
• Must have TS/SCI with agency-appropriate polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for database design and implementation.
• Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas.
• Lead the development of database structures fitting project needs.

Skills

Python

MongoDB

MariaDB

Django

Flask

ReST endpoint

Micro services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Substitution of 5 years of experience for degree

Tools

Docker

Visual Studio Code

Jira

Confluence

Git version control

Agile

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award‑winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real‑world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world‑class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. Designs relational and/or object‑oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects long‑range requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development, balancing data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls. Works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle from requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and IT subject matter area. Translates requirements and data into usable documents by creating or recreating ad‑hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using cloud methodologies.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and a position‑appropriate security clearance are required (e.g., active TS/SCI clearance with agency‑appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts.
• Support the development of long and short‑term design.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad‑hoc queries, scripts and macros; updating existing queries and creating 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 architecture of the system under development.
• Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Develop requirement recommendations from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and IT subject matter area (simple to complex systems).
• Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and negotiate trade‑offs 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, macros and updates to existing queries.
• Direct the overall database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and negotiate trade‑offs 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.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency‑appropriate polygraph.
• Ten (10) years experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Technical Skills

• Python
• Experience using MongoDB or MariaDB
• Experience using Django or Flask
• ReST endpoint
• Micro services

Desired Technical Skills

• Swagger
• AWS, C2S or other cloud experience
• Docker
• Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs
• JSON and/or XML serialization
• Jira
• Confluence
• Git version control
• Agile

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one.

Additional Benefits Include

• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees can adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.

Full‑time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• Choice of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and dental
• Life and AD&D benefits
• Short and long‑term disability
• Hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurances
• Optional identity theft and legal protection services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility among Wyetech‑supported contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team‑building events throughout the year such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually

$64.13 - $116.32 an hour

Pay Range

$64.13 - $116.32 per hour

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to government contract rates, education, relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies, certifications, and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre‑benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood at 844‑WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.