Enterprise - Database Engineer - SQL, Linux, Scripting

Erias Ventures, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

11% Roth or Traditional 401k with vest

Spot Bonuses for business growth

Professional Development Bonuses

Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Coverage

Long Term Disability and Life

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off with Flexible Work S

Job summary

Erias Ventures is seeking a Database Engineer to design, implement, and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, indexes, and queries for scalable performance in a Linux environment. The role focuses on HA/replication, data management, and collaborating with developers on complex queries and stored procedures.

Responsibilities include monitoring with native tools and scripts, automating routine tasks with Bash/Python, and documenting architectures and best practices.

Qualifications

• Five years of DBE experience required; bachelor’s degree or five years substitute.
• Strong SQL skills and performance tuning
• Proficient in Linux/Unix and psql CLI
• Experience with replication, partitioning, backups
• Familiar with monitoring tools pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, indexes, and queries
• Monitor and tune database performance with native tools
• Implement high availability and replication strategies
• Collaborate to refine complex queries and stored procedures
• Automate routine tasks with Bash and Python
• Document architecture, processes, and best practices

Skills

SQL tuning

Linux/Unix

Replication & partitioning

Monitoring tools

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS RDS

GCP Cloud SQL

Azure PostgreSQL

Terraform

Ansible

Oracle/MySQL

Job description

Enterprise - Database Engineer - SQL, Linux, Scripting

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurship mindset. We value open communication, taking action, being committed, persevering through challenges and failures, and sharing innovative ideas.

We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a strong, entrepreneurial-minded, and technical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a Database Engineer that will helping the client develop and implement data management and be responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and supervising efforts and designing, developing, and updating a strategic plan to manage data and compliance to the related policies and standards. Key responsibilities will be to:

• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability
• Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts
• Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies
• Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Document database architecture, processes, and best practices

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Five (5) years' experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required skills:

• Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI tools like psql
• Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling

Desired skills:

• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus.

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $175,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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