Database Engineer - Bold Cape

Bold Cape IT LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Dayton is seeking a Database Engineer to support the ESCAPE program and enterprise data initiatives. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable database systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with DoD requirements. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in SQL, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with key responsibilities in database performance optimization and data integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain relational SQL databases.
• Implement data pipelines and integration workflows.
• Optimize database performance through indexing and query tuning.

Skills

SQL

Cloud platforms

Database performance optimization

Data integration workflows

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Azure Data Factory

Data Bricks

Job description

Description

The Database Engineer will support the ESCAPE program and broader enterprise data initiatives by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance database systems. This role ensures data integrity, supports analytics and reporting, and aligns with DoD and ESCAPE-specific requirements for operational data store (ODS), legacy system migration, and cloud-based architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain relational SQL databases (e.g., SQL Server)
• Implement and manage data pipelines and integration workflows using tools like Azure Data Factory and Data Bricks
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and storage management.
• Support data migration from legacy USAF systems into a cloud-based ODS
• Develop and enforce database standards, procedures, and best practices in compliance with DoD cybersecurity and data governance policies
• Collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless data access and integration.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Powershell).
• Document database processes and provide training to technical staff as needed.
• Provide operational support, reviews, and health checks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., Teradata, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, normalization, and schema design.
• Knowledge of DoD data security and compliance standards is a plus.
• Experience supporting Air Force or DoD programs
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.
• Certifications in database technologies or cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS).
• DoD 8140 Qualifications. Formerly information security certificates (e.g., CSSLP, SEC+, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Clearance

• Secret (preferred)