Jr. Database Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare

401(k) with 7.5% match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. seeks a Database Engineer with active TS/SCI w/Polygraph for a full-time role in a hybrid telework setup (1 day/week remote).

You will architect and implement database solutions, optimize data flows, and support Python-based REST endpoints using Django/Flask to connect MariaDB, MongoDB and PostgreSQL to UI frontends. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or 5 extra years of experience in lieu of the degree, and 5+ years of related experience in database

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED
• 5 years of applicable professional experience in database engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Additional 5 years of applicable professional experience may be substituted for a degree.

Responsibilities

• The Database Engineer will provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.
• The Database Engineer will develop or maintain database structure to fit into the overall architecture of the system.
• The Database Engineer will create new workflows to take over existing processes as needed as well as provide break/fix requests or updates.
• The Database Engineer will lead development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software.
• The Database Engineer will support the development and test of various Python based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models such as MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Python

Django

Flask

Swagger

AWS

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Git

VS Code

JSON/XML

MariaDB

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

REST Endpoints

Job description

Telework: 1 day/wk

Basic Requirements

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
• 5 years of applicable professional experience in database engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Additional 5 years of applicable professional experience may be substituted for a degree.

Job Description

As part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative, develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• The Database Engineer will provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.
• The Database Engineer will develop or maintain database structure to fit into the overall architecture of the system.
• The Database Engineer will create new workflows to take over existing processes as needed as well as provide break/fix requests or updates.
• The Database Engineer will lead development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software.
• The Database Engineer will support the development and test of various Python based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models such as mariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends.

Required Experience

• Database experience using MongoDB or MariaDB, Including:
  • deployment and management of the database itself
  • debugging of optimization issues
  • scaling

Desired Experience

• Python, Django or Flask
• ReST Endpoint Development
• Micro-Service Model
• Swagger
• AWS, C2S or other cloud experience
• Docker
• Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs, JSON and/or XML serialization
• Jira, Confluence
• Git version control
• Experience working in Agile environment

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 7.5% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

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.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position