Sr. Software DB Development Engineer

TNS Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacations

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

TNS Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Engineering Lead in Reston, Virginia, with deep expertise in Oracle databases and AWS data ecosystem. This role, central to cloud transformation initiatives, requires a hands-on database expert and people leader.

The successful candidate will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, high-performance data solutions and must have 12-15 years of relevant experience.

Competitive salary range is $165,000 - $203,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in Oracle and other RDBMS technologies.
• Demonstrated experience performing hands-on database development and administration while leading engineering teams.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services: RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, Glue, and S3.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of database development engineers and serve as a hands-on contributor.
• Design, implement, and maintain Oracle databases and AWS-native data services.
• Develop and optimize data models for transactional and analytical workloads.

Skills

Oracle databases

AWS data services

SQL

Performance tuning

Data migration

Leadership

Python scripting

Unix/Linux

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS DMS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Oracle ASM

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives.

The Software area is responsible for the development of computer programming systems and applications, including the design, coding, testing, and deployment of products and solutions to meet firm obligations.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineering Lead with deep expertise in Oracle databases and the AWS data ecosystem, as well as management or team lead experience, who thrives as both a hands‑on database expert and a people leader. This role is central to our cloud transformation initiatives and will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high‑performance data solutions across hybrid environments.

• Lead a team of database development engineers and serve as a hands‑on contributor to deliver complex solutions and projects.
• Design, implement, and maintain Oracle databases and AWS‑native data services (e.g., RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift).
• Lead data migration and modernization efforts from on‑premises to AWS.
• Develop and optimize data models for transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) workloads.
• Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and AWS Backup.
• Drive performance tuning, capacity planning, scalability, and security hardening of data platforms.
• Mentor, manage performance, ensure coding standards, and act as a hands‑on technical expert for complex issues.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Operations teams to deliver integrated, end‑to‑end solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data infrastructure using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and other observability tools.
• Manage and participate in production support, incident response, root‑cause analysis, and long‑term problem remediation.

Qualifications

• 12‑15+ years of experience in Oracle and other RDBMS technologies.
• Demonstrated experience performing hands‑on database development and administration while leading engineering teams.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS data services: RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, Glue, and S3.
• Proven success delivering complex database initiatives in large‑scale, enterprise environments.
• Proven success in data migration projects using AWS DMS, Schema Conversion Tool, or custom automation.
• Expertise in SQL/PLSQL, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux scripting, Python, or other automation tools.
• Familiarity with data governance, encryption, and compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR).
• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, mentorship, and leading by example.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a track record of resolving high‑impact production issues.

Bonus Points

• Experience with Oracle ASM, GoldenGate, or Exadata.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and big data technologies.
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized data platforms.
• Prior experience supporting mission‑critical, 24x7 production systems.

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $165,000 - $203,000. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Benefits

TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.