Lead Oracle DB Architect & Systems Engineer

Trace3; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis​

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer  

Competitive Compensation

Training and development programs

Snack and beverage stocked offices

Collaborative and cool culture

Work-life balance and generous paid休

Job summary

Trace3 seeks a Lead Database Engineer and Administrator to serve as the technical authority on Oracle/RHEL modernization in Colorado Springs, handling database upgrade design, migration planning, and performance optimization. You will collaborate across security, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure continuity and mission readiness.

Responsibilities include lifecycle database development, schema changes, data consolidation, and implementation of best practices in a complex enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience including enterprise database development and integration.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.
• Certification Requirements: DoD 8570 IAT Level II and any Database Certification.
• Requires a strong background in Oracle database development and Linux.
• Experience with Oracle RMAN, Data Pump, GoldenGate, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Experience of RHEL system administration, SELinux, systemd, and kernel tuning.
• Experience with Scripting/automation (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of database performance tuning, backup/recovery, and disaster-recovery concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for software engineering practices, frameworks, and architecture across programs and projects.
• Lead the design and development of Oracle Database Upgrade solution for a complex enterprise .
• Provide significant input into the technical solution design and architect the upgrade path for Oracle, including compatibility analysis, data migration strategies, and performance tuning.
• Provide input into the design for the RHEL migration plan, covering kernel compatibility, package updates, and security hardening.
• Be responsible for analyzing, creating, manipulating, and organizing database systems.
• Modify Oracle database schemas, static data load, and program documentation.
• Consolidate customer data to make it easily accessible and readable to users throughout their community.
• Work closely with the development team to update database storage architecture, troubleshoot technical issues, and create visual layouts to display data.
• Be responsible for developing strategic procedures and upgrades, improving database infrastructures, and managing DB systems configuration.
• Be handling a broad range of software and other programming tasks to ensure that their systems integrations are functional
• Be defining integration strategies and methods and then planning them in accordance with established deadlines and time schedules.
• Full life-cycle development including requirements analysis, architecture and design, coding, testing, integration, performance analysis and Data Migration
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Establish and maintain software development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies , tools, and frameworks to improve system capabilities and development efficiency.
• Support program managers and leadership with technical planning, system modernization strategies, and risk mitigation.
• Translate mission or business requirements into technical solutions and system designs.

Skills

Oracle database

Linux

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle RMAN

Data Pump

GoldenGate

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Docker

VMware

KVM

Ansible

Job description

Trace3 seeks a Lead Database Engineer and Administrator to serve as the technical authority on Oracle/RHEL modernization in Colorado Springs, handling database upgrade design, migration planning, and performance optimization. You will collaborate across security, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure continuity and mission readiness.

Responsibilities include lifecycle database development, schema changes, data consolidation, and implementation of best practices in a complex enterprise