Oracle Database Engineer

Oxford Global Resources Government Division; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized database services provider is seeking a Senior Database Engineer in Richardson, Texas. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining high-performance relational databases for mission-critical applications. Candidates must have extensive experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL, strong Linux command-line skills, and the ability to obtain a Security+ certification. This position operates in an Agile environment and requires U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of database engineering experience.
• 5+ years of relational data modeling with Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Strong expertise in writing SQL, PL/SQL, and PL/pgSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify database structures including tables and indexes.
• Translate business requirements into logical data models.
• Develop and maintain backend application integration.

Skills

Oracle SQL/PLSQL

PostgreSQL SQL/PL/pgSQL

Linux command-line

Bash scripting

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

AWS RDS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Oracle Database Engineer in Richardson

Overview: We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-performance relational databases supporting mission-critical applications. This role partners closely with systems and software engineers to translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and well-governed database solutions. The position operates in an Agile environment and is a 6-12 month contract to hire opportunity supporting a large system integrator. An active TS/SCI with CI poly is required.

Responsibilities:

• Design and modify database structures including tables, indexes, constraints, and views.
• Translate business and technical requirements into logical and physical data models.
• Author and implement schema changes using DDL and automated change control.
• Develop and maintain SQL, PL/SQL, and PL/pgSQL; support backend application integration.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to validate data requirements.
• Perform database administration and deployment tasks in Linux environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8+ years of database engineering experience.
• 5+ years of relational data modeling with Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• 8+ years hands‑on experience with Oracle SQL/PLSQL and PostgreSQL SQL/PL/pgSQL.
• Strong Linux command‑line, bash scripting, and Python skills.
• Ability to obtain Security+ within 60 days if not already held.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph prior to start.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security+ or higher certification.
• Experience with AWS RDS (Oracle), Aurora PostgreSQL, and/or NoSQL databases.
• SQL tuning, performance troubleshooting, and backup/DR experience.
• Familiarity with database security controls, automation, git, Jira, and Confluence.