Mid-Level SQL Engineer

Leidos; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a SQL Engineer in Alexandria, VA. You will develop complex SQL queries and support a high-visibility, data-driven application, working closely with dashboard developers. Essential qualifications include strong SQL skills, a relevant degree, and a TS/SCI clearance. The role offers significant opportunities for career growth and the chance to tackle meaningful data problems. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary range of $87,100 to $157,450 are provided.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of relevant experience; or 2–6 years with Master's degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Strong SQL skills for advanced querying.

Responsibilities

• Write complex SQL queries for dashboard support.
• Structure query outputs for optimized dashboard consumption.
• Ensure accuracy of datasets used for dashboards.

Skills

SQL

Data engineering fundamentals

Linux-based environments

Advanced SQL queries

Enterprise relational databases

Dashboard support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Software Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Grafana

Tableau

Job description

Description

If you’ve been building your skills in SQL, data engineering fundamentals, and mission‑driven development , and you’re ready for work that actually moves the needle, this is the kind of opportunity cleared engineers pursue when they want to grow while making real impact. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy solving meaningful data problems, and want your work to support a mission with visibility at senior levels, you’ll thrive here.

We’re hiring a SQL Engineer to support a high‑visibility, data‑driven application that powers analytics and reporting across the organization. In this role, you’ll write complex queries, shape data for dashboards, ensure data accuracy, and deliver reliable datasets that stakeholders depend on every day. You’ll work closely with dashboard developers and application teams to provide clean, consistent, and easy‑to‑consume data for mission users. Our primary development team operates out of Gaithersburg, MD , but innovation doesn’t stop there. We’re able to support onsite engineers in Alexandria, VA; Chantilly, VA; Aurora, CO; St. Louis, MO; and Tucson, AZ , giving top talent multiple paths to join the mission.

And while the requisition requirements may seem standard fare, the position is not; as it will join a high performing team that is changing the way digital engineering and mission operations intelligence is enabled for our customer.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High Impact: Your work directly supports a widely used application that drives real‑time decision‑making
• High Visibility: Partner with engineering teams and key stakeholders across programs
• Career Growth: Expand your expertise in large‑scale data systems, performance optimization, and advanced SQL engineering
• Challenging Work: Tackle complex data problems, not routine queries

Essential Responsibilities

• SQL Development: Write complex SQL queries involving joins, aggregations, filtering, subqueries, and window functions to support dashboards
• Data Shaping for Visualization: Structure query outputs in a way that is optimized for dashboard consumption (clear naming, grouping, formatting)
• Dashboard Support: Partner with dashboard developers to define and deliver the data required for visualizations and reporting
• Data Validation: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of datasets used in dashboards
• Query Performance: Identify inefficient queries and make basic improvements to support responsive dashboards
• Requirements Translation: Translate dashboard and reporting requirements into effective SQL queries

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4–8 years of experience; or Master’s with 2–6 years
• US Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI with ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
• Strong SQL skills, including the ability to write advanced queries (joins, aggregations, subqueries, window functions)
• Experience working with enterprise relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Background supporting analytics, dashboards, or reporting pipelines
• Comfortable working in Linux‑based environments
• Proven ability to work independently on data‑centric tasks and ensure data quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Grafana, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile environments

Benefits

Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay Range

Pay Range $87,100.00 – $157,450.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.