Senior Database Engineer - PostgreSQL & Python

OpenTalent; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Database Engineer/Database Administrator in Silver Spring, MD to design and maintain scalable database solutions using Python and PostgreSQL.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize queries, ensure data integrity, and contribute to system reliability through testing and documentation. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills are essential for monitoring performance and resolving bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in database administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to code quality through reviews, testing and documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Python

PostgreSQL

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Database Engineer/Database Administrator in Silver Spring, MD to design and maintain scalable database solutions using Python and PostgreSQL.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize queries, ensure data integrity, and contribute to system reliability through testing and documentation. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills are essential for monitoring performance and resolving bottlenecks.