Senior Database Engineer

Leonard Workforce Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with employer contributions

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

Job summary

Leonard Workforce Solutions is seeking an Advanced Database Engineer to design database architectures, implement robust PostgreSQL systems, and optimize data pipelines for a defense and intelligence R&D client. You will work as a senior IC on a multidisciplinary team with autonomy to drive improvements.

The role requires a deep engineering background, 10+ years in database or software domains, and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in database engineering, administration, data management, or software development in engineering domains.
• Experienced deploying, administering, and scaling enterprise PostgreSQL in Linux environments.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, and shell scripting on Linux.
• Experience with PostgreSQL tuning, backup, recovery, and failover at enterprise scale.
• Hands-on with additional RDBMS/NoSQL like Oracle, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, etc.
• Able to design software systems meeting performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design database architecture solutions.
• Develop and implement databases.
• Analyze and maintain operational databases.
• Add new features to operational systems.
• Test with real mission data.
• Provide support to front-line facilities.
• Stay ahead on latest technologies and methodologies.

Skills

SQL

Python

Shell scripting

PostgreSQL

Linux

RDBMS concepts

Cloud/DevOps basics

C++/Java/Golang/Rust

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/Data Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Grafana

Kibana

PostGIS

QGIS

ArcGIS

PostgreSQL tuning/backup/recovery

SAN storage (Pure/NetApp/EMC)

Job description

Leonard Workforce Solutions is running a confidential search for an Advanced Database Engineer supporting a defense and intelligence R&D client focused on digital signal processing (DSP), geolocation, and communications systems for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities. This is a senior individual contributor seat on a multidisciplinary team, with real autonomy, real ownership, and the expectation that you propose and drive improvements to the applications and frameworks you work in.

About the Role

Core responsibilities include designing database architecture solutions, developing and implementing databases, analyzing and maintaining operational databases, and adding new features to operational systems. You will test with real mission data, provide support to front-line customer facilities, and stay ahead on the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies. Self-starters who can operate unsupervised with minimal direction will thrive.

Responsibilities

• Designing database architecture solutions
• Developing and implementing databases
• Analyzing and maintaining operational databases
• Adding new features to operational systems
• Testing with real mission data
• Providing support to front-line customer facilities
• Staying ahead on the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI (Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information) clearance
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in database engineering, database administration, data management, or software development supporting an engineering-related domain
• Demonstrated experience deploying, administering, managing, and scaling enterprise-level PostgreSQL database systems in Linux environments
• Proficient in SQL, Python, and shell scripting in Linux
• Experience with PostgreSQL database tuning, backup, recovery, and fail-over concepts at enterprise scale
• Demonstrated experience with large data management, data pipelines, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) concepts
• Hands-on enterprise experience with one or more additional RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) or NoSQL platforms such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, Citus Data, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Couchbase, Cassandra, or Redis
• Demonstrated ability to design software systems that meet functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements

Required Skills

• Security+ certification
• DevOps and Cloud computing experience (GitLab, CI/CD, CVE mitigations, Docker, Kubernetes, PIP)
• Spatial database solutions supporting GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software such as QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer, and ArcGIS
• Experience with Python, C++, Golang, Rust, or Java
• Dashboard development with Grafana and/or Kibana
• Implementing and managing RDBMS databases using SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions such as Pure Storage, NetApp, or EMC
• Familiarity with frontend web development using Vue, React, and/or Angular
• Modern software engineering practices for testability and readability
• Ability to mentor other engineers and provide technical advice to project leaders

Pay range and compensation package

$167,000 to $205,000 base salary (final offer set based on experience, location, and contractual requirements). The client is employee owned. Benefits include 100% employer paid premiums for family medical and dental, employee life, short-term disability, and long-term disability. Immediate participation and vesting in the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Employer ESOP contributions, 401(k) match, and discretionary employer contributions. 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.