Sr. Database Engineer

Titan Technologies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Technologies is looking for a Senior Database Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland. The ideal candidate will design and maintain enterprise database systems supporting mission-critical applications. Responsibilities include database architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization. Applicants must have 10 years of experience with relational and cloud-based databases, 5 years with Enterprise DB, and 7 years with PostgreSQL, alongside a DoD TS clearance. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovative solutions and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• A DoD TS clearance is required; DoD TS/SCI preferred.
• 10 years of combined experience in relational and cloud-based databases.
• 5 years of experience working with Enterprise DB.
• 7 years of experience with PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in support of assigned technical tasks.
• Apply analytical skills to support process improvement efforts.
• Conduct analysis and planning activities for technical deliverables.

Skills

Database development

SQL optimization

Data modeling

Requirements analysis

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Cloud-based databases

Automated installation scripts

Job description

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Job Description

The Sr. Database Engineer designs, develops, implements, and maintains enterprise database management systems that support mission‑critical applications. This includes database architecture, relational database design, data modeling, metadata repository creation, and configuration management to ensure scalable and efficient data environments. In this role, you will leverage data mapping, data mining, and transformation tools to analyze requirements and develop optimized database solutions. You will determine appropriate data storage strategies, including capacity planning and optimization, while supporting end‑to‑end system and process analysis throughout database implementation. You will evaluate and select appropriate technology components—including software, hardware, and networking capabilities—to support database and application environments. You will also develop, tune, and optimize SQL queries to ensure performance and scalability across systems. Additionally, you will implement backup and recovery strategies as well as database replication solutions to ensure data integrity, availability, and resilience in production environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in support of assigned technical tasks and program objectives.
• Apply analytical skills to support process improvement efforts, specialized studies, and requirements development activities.
• Conduct analysis and planning activities to support the development of requirements, functional models, system procedures, and functional architectures, as well as other related technical and management deliverables.

Requirements

• A DoD TS clearance is required; DoD TS/SCI preferred.
• 10 years of combined experience in relational and cloud‑based databases, including:
  • Database development and software engineering/development;
  • Database Design and Data Modeling;
  • Requirements analysis/generation;
  • Developing systems and software architectures.
• 5 years of experience working with Enterprise DB.
• 7 years of experience with PostgreSQL.

Additional Desired Experience

• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining automated installation scripts.
• Demonstrated experience developing database solutions in a multi‑tiered environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 10 years’ experience OR Master’s degree in related field with 8 years’ experience.