Senior Database Developer (5480)

cBEYONData + SMX; Washington; On-site; USD 96,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX seeks a Senior Cloud Database Developer to be the core database authority for the BI suite in an on-site role in Washington, DC. You will lead cloud-native data stores, optimize analytical queries for BI engines like WebFOCUS, and enforce security with a focus on high availability.

You will collaborate with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Architects to modernize architecture, migrate assets using DMS and Airflow, and automate deployments with IaC tools. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in database development and administration, with 4+ years on cloud platforms.
• Strong Redshift and PostgreSQL/Aurora administration.
• Experience with ETL/orchestration using Airflow or AWS Glue.
• SQL mastery and query optimization.
• Scripting in Python or Bash for automation.
• Knowledge of cloud DB security and HA/DR.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead provisioning and performance tuning of cloud analytical data stores (Redshift, Aurora PostgreSQL, RDS).
• Optimize queries and design indexing/partitioning for BI tools (WebFOCUS).
• Oversee migration and integration of data to modern cloud repos using DMS and Airflow.
• Develop automation scripts for schema deployments and maintenance.
• Collaborate with data engineers and architects to review schemas and data modeling.

Skills

8+ years exp

Redshift admin

PostgreSQL/Aurora

SQL proficiency

Python/Bash scripting

Cloud security

Top Secret clearance

ETL orchestration

Airflow

AWS Glue

Data architecture

Tools

Apache Airflow

AWS Glue

Terraform/CloudFormation

Job description

Are you a Senior Database Architect who thrives at the intersection of enterprise cloud infrastructure, high-performance data warehousing, and mission-critical availability? We are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Developer to serve as the core database authority for the Business Intelligence Suite.In this role, you will support the health, performance, security, and scalability of the FFD Data Warehouse and underlying cloud database ecosystems (e.g., AWS Redshift, PostgreSQL/Aurora). You will not simply be executing routine O&M; you will actively lead data architecture modernizations, optimize high-volume analytical query performance for BI engines (like WebFOCUS), and enforce the security posture. If you are looking to engineer and maintain an enterprise data platform for executive federal decision-makers, this is the position for you.This position is on site in Washington, DC and requires an active Top-Secret clearance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Database Architecture & Provisioning: Lead the engineering, configuration, performance tuning, and lifecycle management of cloud-native analytical data stores (Amazon Redshift, AWS Aurora PostgreSQL, RDS)
• Performance Optimization & Query Tuning: Proactively monitor system performance, optimize database parameters, design indexing/partitioning/distribution strategies, and refactor complex SQL stored procedures to accelerate query execution for reporting tools like WebFOCUS.
• Database Migration & Integration: Oversee the migration, replication, and synchronization of legacy data assets into modern cloud repositories using tools such as AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and containerized pipeline orchestrators (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• DevSecOps & Automation: Write operational automation scripts (using Python, Bash, or Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks like Terraform/CloudFormation) for automated schema deployments, DDL/DML migrations, health checks, and database maintenance tasks.
• Collaborative Data Support: Partner directly with Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and Software Architects to review schema designs, enforce data modeling best practices, and resolve complex data integration bottlenecks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in database development and administration, with at least 4+ years dedicated to cloud database platforms (AWS preferred) supporting high-volume data warehouses or BI environments.
• Core Technical Stack: Advanced expertise in Amazon Redshift and PostgreSQL / Aurora administration.
• ETL & Orchestration: Direct experience configuring database targets and connection pools for Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, or similar modern orchestration platforms.
• SQL Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in advanced SQL, query plan analysis, query tuning, stored procedures, and schema optimization.
• Scripting & Automation: Strong hands‑on scripting skills in Python or Bash for automating database maintenance, monitoring alerts, and data pipeline tasks.
• Backup & Security: Deep knowledge of cloud DB security practices and HA/DR strategies.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance.

Desired Skills & Experience

• BI Tool Integration: Familiarity with optimizing database performance specifically for TIBCO WebFOCUS or similar enterprise BI reporting engines.
• Federal Financial Domain: Domain awareness of federal financial data structures (e.g., UFMS, procurement datasets) and government data governance policies.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or relevant database industry certifications

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$95,600—$160,700 USD

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).