Jr. Database Engineer (Linthicum, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare

7.5% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Database Engineer in Linthicum, Maryland. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and involves database design, development, and management using MongoDB and MariaDB. Candidates should have experience in Python, Django, and Flask, and be able to create ReST endpoints and microservices. The position offers a competitive salary of $125,000 - $135,000 annually and excellent benefits including a 401(k) match and healthcare coverage from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years applicable professional experience in database engineering.
• Experience in deployment and management of MongoDB or MariaDB databases.
• Skills in debugging optimization issues and scaling databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval.
• Develop and maintain database structures fitting into overall system architecture.
• Create new workflows, and provide break/fix requests or updates.
• Lead development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Support development and testing of various Python-based ReST endpoints and microservices.

Skills

Database management

MongoDB

MariaDB

Python

Django

Flask

ReST Endpoint Development

Micro-Service Model

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Visual Studio Code

Git

Job description

Job Overview

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance. Telework: 1 day/wk. This is a full time position.

Basic Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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