Database Engineer - Multiple Levels (DT-0/1/2)

legato

Maryland

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits
401(k) employer match
Paid time off including holidays

Job summary

Legato, LLC is seeking Database Engineers at multiple labor category levels for positions in Annapolis Junction, MD. A TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance is required, with salary range $140,000–$200,000 depending on experience.

The role covers database design, development, and cloud-enabled storage and retrieval, with responsibilities spanning requirements through system acceptance testing. The candidate will develop databases and parsing/loading software, optimize database architecture, and ensure

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or 5 years of experience.
  • Experience with Oracle, Postgres, Mongo, and Redis.
  • SQL proficiency and related tools (SQL Developer, etc.).
  • Experience as a Database Engineer.
  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, implement, and optimize databases and data storage.
  • Create database parser software and loading software; translate requirements into queries.
  • Develop data architectures, retention rules, and security controls for DB systems.
  • Translate requirements into ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; build complex data systems using ODBC.
  • Support cloud-based database storage and retrieval using cloud methodologies.

Skills

SQL
Relational databases
Non-relational databases
Elasticsearch

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field
5 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ODBC

Job description

Legato, LLC recruiters (Staffing@legatocorp.com) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Multiple Levels-Database Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD. Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Salary Range: $140,000-$200,000, depending on experience.

What You Will Do:

We are looking for Database Engineers at Multiple Labor Category Levels. The Database Engineer will provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. Develops 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 and must make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls. They work primarily at the front-end of the lifecycle requirements through system acceptance testing. Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document 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.

Minimum Requirements for this role:
  • Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases to include but not limited to Oracle, Postgres, Mongo, and Redis. Experience with SQL and the associated tools (SQL Developer, etc.)
  • Support the development of long and short-term requirements for database administration and design
  • Desired experience with Elasticsearch
  • Experience as a Database Engineer
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, five (5) additional years of experience may be substituted.
About Your New Company

Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities. We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Database Engineer - (GC-2/3)
Database Engineer - (GC-2/3)

legato • Maryland

On-site
USD 175,000 - 205,000
Generous benefits package
401(k) employer match
Minimum of four weeks paid time off
Database Administrator (RC-2)
Database Administrator (RC-2)

legato • Maryland

On-site
USD 160,000 - 189,000
Generous health benefits
Minimum 4 weeks paid time off
401(k) employer match
Software Engineer-Multiple Levels (DT-0/1/2)
Software Engineer-Multiple Levels (DT-0/1/2)

Legato, LLC • Maryland

On-site
USD 170,000 - 230,000
Generous benefits package
Minimum of four weeks of paid time off
401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule
Systems Engineer - Multiple Levels (DT-1/2)
Systems Engineer - Multiple Levels (DT-1/2)

legato • Maryland

On-site
USD 190,000 - 230,000
Health, vision and dental benefits
4 weeks PTO + sick leave
11 federal holidays + 401(k) employer-
Database Engineer - L2 Annapolis Junction, MD 03-30-2026
Database Engineer - L2 Annapolis Junction, MD 03-30-2026

Trexllc • Annapolis (MD)

On-site
USD 125,000 - 200,000
100% company-paid Health, Dental, and Vision premiums
Automatic Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
Up to 7 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
+5
Database Engineer - L0 Annapolis Junction, MD 3/30/2026
Database Engineer - L0 Annapolis Junction, MD 3/30/2026

Trexllc • Annapolis (MD)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 130,000
100% company-paid health, dental, and vision premiums
Automatic company-contributed Health Savings Account (HSA)
7 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
+5
Software Engineer-Multiple Levels (DT-0/1/2)
Software Engineer-Multiple Levels (DT-0/1/2)

legato • Maryland

On-site
USD 170,000 - 230,000
Software Engineer - (RC-2)
Software Engineer - (RC-2)

legato • Maryland

On-site
USD 210,000 - 235,000
Health, vision and dental benefits
Four weeks paid time off
401(k) employer match
+1
Database Engineer - L0 Annapolis Junction, MD 03-30-2026
Database Engineer - L0 Annapolis Junction, MD 03-30-2026

Trexllc • Annapolis (MD)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 130,000
100% company-paid health, dental, and vision premiums
Automatic Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
Up to 7 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
+5
Database Engineer - L1 Annapolis Junction, MD 03-30-2026
Database Engineer - L1 Annapolis Junction, MD 03-30-2026

Trexllc • Annapolis (MD)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 175,000
100% company-paid health, dental, and vision premiums
Automatic Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
Up to 7 weeks of Paid Time Off
+6