Database Engineer

Nelson
Springfield, United States of America
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Springfield, United States of America

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems
ArcGIS (Software)
Cloud Database
Databases
ETL
Database Design
Disaster Recovery
Mobile Application Software
Python
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Azure
Oracle Applications
Performance Tuning
Query Optimization
SAP HANA
Spatial Data Infrastructures
SQL Databases
Enterprise Data Management
Esri GIS (Software)
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Database Optimization
Database Performance
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Information Technology
Performance Monitor

Job description

Description Nelson Intelligence Solutions is seeking a qualified Database Engineer to work onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas. In this position, you will partner with customers on enterprise database design and implementation strategies while applying Esri technology best practices. You will consult with customers to understand business and technical requirements, design enterprise data management strategies, and implement those strategies throughout the engagement life cycle. You will work both independently and as part of project teams to configure back-end geospatial database management capabilities that support customer workflows utilizing ArcGIS web, desktop, and mobile applications. This team supports Defense and Intel clients. You will be part of a talented cross-functional team of dynamic and passionate engineers to deliver capabilities that enable our customers to make a difference in communities around the world. You will be part of a team that influences lasting contributions for communities with the solutions you provide. Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phases of implementation including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment
  • Configure and maintain database environments, including backup, restore, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Monitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools and methodologies (such as query optimization, indexing strategies)
  • Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environments
  • Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency
  • Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects

Requirements

  • US citizen
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
  • Demonstrated experience with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security
  • Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
  • Experience with cloud-based database solutions (such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)
  • Understanding of geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
  • US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Benefits & conditions

Job Type: Full-time Pay: commensurate with experience Competitive benefits package

  • NIS Overview NIS is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business with an emphasis on Federal government opportunities in support of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and State and local government. NiS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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