Database Systems Engineer

Planned Systems International; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid leave

employer sponsored group medical

employer sponsored group dental

employer sponsored group vision

short-term disability

long-term disability

life insurance

AD&D coverage

legal services

identity theft

accident insurance

Flexible spending account

health saving account

401(k) retirement plan with employer '

employer contribution match

Job summary

Planned Systems International (PSI) is hiring a Database Systems Engineer to provide software engineering and integration support for VA IETSS. You’ll work with VistA, Oracle Health Millennium, and other EHR systems, using Python scripting and Oracle/MS SQL databases.

You’ll design test cases, assist in integration, and collaborate with VA teams on architecture and testing efforts. Required are a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years in IT with software engineering, integration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience with software engineering, integration, architecture analysis and testing.
• Experience with Oracle or SQL Server in Unix/VMs/Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, implement, test, and manage technology solutions.
• Develop architecture strategies, feasibility studies, and integration analyses.
• Independently gather architecture requirements and ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze application architecture, perform risk assessments, and define testing environments.
• Work on multiple tasks, adapt to priorities, be detail oriented, and work independently.
• Write client deliverable analysis reports with little supervision.
• Use architecture tools and repositories to publish architecture artifacts.
• Exhibit strong oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Candidates must meet eligibility for government security clearance.

Skills

Python scripting

Oracle

MS SQL

Unix/Linux

Test case design

Python web apps

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HP Quality Center

Rational ClearQuest

Oracle Millennium

Job description

Overview

Planned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, has an immediate opportunity available for aDatabase SystemsEngineer withdatabase and software development experience.Thecandidate will provide software engineering and integration support for the Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing Support Services (IETSS) contract.Candidate will work with various applicationssuch as:The VA’s Veterans Health Information System Technology Architecture (VistA), OracleHealth (formerly Cerner) Millennium,and otherEHRsystems. Required skills include Python script development, working with Oracle and MS SQL databases, building Python based websites, and knowledge of network protocols. Knowledge of AI tools for software development and data analysis is a plus. Testing capability skills, such as designing and creating test cases, system integration with external components, and understanding system architecture and database development are alsodesired.Candidatewill activelyparticipatein collaborative meetings with the VA customer, contract teammates, VA projectteamsand other key stakeholders.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, implement, test, and manage technology solutions.
• Develop and execute architecture strategies, feasibility studies, and integration analyses.
• Independently gather and define the architecture requirements and ensure that thearchitectures arecompatible and in compliance with theappropriate ITorganization and project standards.
• Analyze application architecture of the systems, perform risk assessments, and be able toestablishappropriate architecturefor testing environments.
• Work simultaneously on multipletasksif necessary, handle changing priorities, be detail oriented, and be able to work independently.
• Write effective client deliverable analysis reports with little to no supervision.
• Must be capable ofutilizingorganizationally established architecture tools, repositories, and repository management processes to capture, publish, andmaintainarchitecture artifacts.
• Must also have excellent oral and written communication skillsand exhibitexcellent customer service skills.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation. Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain aGovernment-granted Security clearance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered if other requirements are met.
• At least 10 years of overall information technology experience. Must have experience in Software Engineering including development, integration experience, architecture analysis, and testing the integration between applications, databases, and external applications.
• Experience working in Oracle or SQL Server in a UNIX/VMS/Windows environment.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a recognized technical, engineering, scientific, managerial, business, or other discipline related to area of expertise.

Physical Demands

• Access to VA network is a big plus
• Experience with Oracle Millennium is preferred.
• Healthcare,VAand DoD architecture/engineering experience would be a plus.
• Experience with Python, Java, J2EE applications
• Experience with:
• HP Quality Center and Rational Clear Quest
• Risk based testing methodologies

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

• paid leave
• options for employer sponsored group medical
• options for employer sponsored group dental
• options for employer sponsored group vision
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• legal services
• identity theft
• accident insurance
• Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses
• The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested
• Professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail], or by dialing 703-575-8400.