Database Engineer (DE)

Avint; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

Paid federal holidays

Open Time Off

Job summary

Avint is seeking a Database Engineer to provide technical expertise in database design, development, and data flow analysis. The role focuses on relational and/or object-oriented databases, parser software, and loading software throughout the lifecycle.

The candidate will design schemas, support admin tasks, and translate requirements into efficient data structures while ensuring performance and security.

Qualifications

• 10 years in programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• At least 7 years developing SQL Server database architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in IT (may substitute 4 years of database engineering experience).
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher).
• LENEL Certified Expert (LCE) with a concentration in databases.

Responsibilities

• Design database structures aligned with system architecture.
• Support database administration and design for short- and long-term requirements.
• Translate requirements into usable database schemas, ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros.
• Build and maintain complex systems using queries, ODBC, and cloud storage/retrieval.
• Lead development of database structures, parser software, and loading software.
• Direct organization of requirements into schemas and oversee ad hoc queries and scripts.
• Ensure system performance with trade-offs in data volumes, users, and security.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements, optimizations, and maintenance efforts.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate solutions like messaging protocols (e.g., Java Messaging, RabbitMQ).

Skills

Database design

SQL Server architecture

Data modeling

Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Cloud storage

Parser software

SQL tooling

Job description

The Database Engineer provides technical expertise in database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, and data flow/analysis. This role develops relational and/or object-oriented databases, parser software, and database loading software.

Key responsibilities

• Designing database structures aligned with overall system architecture.
• Supporting database administration and design for both short- and long-term requirements.
• Translating requirements into usable database schemas, ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros.
• Building and maintaining complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), and cloud-based storage/retrieval.
• Leading the development of database structures, parser software, and loading software.
• Directing the organization of requirements into schemas and overseeing the development of ad hoc queries and scripts.
• Ensuring system performance by making trade-offs in data volumes, user numbers, distribution, response times, retention, security, and domain controls.
• Evaluating and recommending improvements, optimizations, and maintenance efforts.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and integrating solutions such as messaging protocols (e.g., Java Messaging, RabbitMQ).

The DE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle (requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability).

Experience

Minimum 10 years in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; at least 7 years developing SQL Server database architecture.

Education

Bachelor's degree in an IT discipline from an accredited institution (may substitute 4 years of database engineering experience in lieu of degree).

Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher).
• LENEL Certified Expert (LCE) with a concentration in databases

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous Open Time off and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development! Salary $XXXX

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.