SR. POSTGRE SQL DATABASE ARCHITECT

Davita Inc.; Norco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VSolvit is seeking a highly experienced Sr. PostgreSQL Database Architect for onsite work in Norco, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database design and management, strong leadership skills, and must hold an active DoD Secret clearance. Responsibilities include optimizing database performance, ensuring security compliance, and mentoring junior engineers. Join a collaborative team dedicated to driving robust data architecture for mission-critical systems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan options

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design and management.
• CompTIA Security+ (CE) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage PostgreSQL database solutions.
• Architect scalable database systems incorporating best practices.
• Provide technical leadership in architecture reviews and data governance.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS RDS

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Job description

***POSITION IS ONSITE IN NORCO, CA***

Job Summary

VSolvit is seeking a highly experienced Sr. PostgreSQL Database Architect to support enterprise and government environments, bringing a deep understanding of PostgreSQL database design, security, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, documentation, and communication skills, and will play a critical role in driving data architecture strategies for mission-critical systems.

This position requires an active DoD Secret clearance or higher and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including a CompTIA Security+ (CE) certification.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust PostgreSQL database solutions across enterprise and DoD environments.
• Architect scalable and secure database systems, incorporating best practices in data modeling, normalization, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Lead efforts in PostgreSQL replication, partitioning, and high-availability configuration.
• Ensure database environments meet DoD security hardening requirements, including compliance with STIGs and other applicable cybersecurity frameworks.
• Design and maintain comprehensive backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Provide technical leadership in architecture reviews, data governance discussions, and integration efforts with adjacent platforms and systems.
• Administer and optimize cloud-based PostgreSQL deployments (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure Database for PostgreSQL).
• Document database architecture decisions, standards, and procedures in accordance with program and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, DevOps, and application development teams to ensure database integrity, performance, and security.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• CompTIA Security+ (CE) certification
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design, implementation, and management in enterprise or government settings
• Deep expertise in:
  1. PostgreSQL architecture and internals
  2. Data modeling and schema design
  3. Indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning
  4. Replication, partitioning, and high availability
• Experience with cloud-based PostgreSQL services such as AWS RDS or Azure Database for PostgreSQL
• Proven experience in implementing and auditing database security controls and STIG compliance
• Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to lead and mentor junior database engineers and contribute to cross-functional team collaboration
• If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, DoD, or federal programs
• Knowledge of DevSecOps integration and CI/CD pipelines with database components
• Familiarity with containerized database deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes with PostgreSQL)

Company Summary

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.

VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.