Senior Database Engineer

Gridiron IT; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

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401(k)

Disability insurance

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Job summary

A technology solutions company in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to build advanced technology solutions and manage database services. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment to deploy and develop data pipelines, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience and expertise in Shell, Python, and PostgreSQL. This role offers a competitive salary of $150,000 to $170,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience using Shell and Python scripting for automation.
• Experience managing PostgreSQL databases on cloud platforms like AWS.
• Ability to research and implement new database services.

Responsibilities

• Build advanced technology solutions for data organization.
• Deploy and develop pipelines for meaningful data.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Terraform

Ansible

PostgreSQL

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience as a database engineer

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a Data Engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when it’s gathered from disparate sources. We need an experienced data engineer like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence.

As a Data Engineer with us, you’ll help build advanced technology solutions and implement data engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry. You’ll deploy and develop pipelines and platforms that organize and make disparate data meaningful.

Here, you’ll work with and guide a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment. You’ll use your experience in analytical exploration and data examination while you manage the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for your clients.

Qualifications

• Experience using Shell and Python scripting, Terraform, and Ansible for automation
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools like Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes for seamless PostgreSQL deployment and management
• Experience in deploying and managing PostgreSQL databases on cloud platforms like AWS
• Knowledge of database design principles, query optimization, index management, integrity checks, statistics, and isolation levels
• Ability to work in a complex enterprise environment and determine the best solution required for business and customer needs
• Ability to manage tasks and projects independently with minimal guidance and direction
• Ability to independently research, design, document, and implement new database services
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience as a database engineer of a large volume enterprise system or 14+ years of experience as a database engineer of a large volume enterprise system in lieu of a degree

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in the implementation of SQL optimization workflow
• Experience in the development or tuning of advanced PostgreSQL monitoring setups, either from scratch or existing components
• Experience with Oracle or SQL Server scalability and performance optimization
• Experience working with logical decoding and replication
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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