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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Developer/Architect - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $111,155.0 - $150,385.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Integration, Data Migration, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Security, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, SQL Azure, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, DataOps, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Informix, Database Optimization, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Devsecops - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e013c2361130b2d1 ## About the Role Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Database Developer must have: * Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT ,software engineering or equivalent experience Preferred Technical Training, Certification(s): Azure Database Engineer, AWS Certified Database Engineers * Experience: 3+ years of related experience * Technical skills: experience with cloud database platforms, Informix and MySQL administration, SQL,PL/SQL development, data modeling, performance tuning, database security, and data migration across hybrid environments. Familiarity with languages like Python, Java, or C# that integrate with databases. Experience supporting legacy-to-cloud migrations or enterprise modernization initiatives is preferred * Security clearance level: Must be able to pass a background investigation for Public Trust suitability. * Role requirements: Remote, with limited travel, Years of Experience 3 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree ## Description Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Database Developer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you., As a Database Developer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our cloud-modernization customer supporting large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives. You will play a crucial role in architecting, modernizing, and optimizing both cloud-native and traditional relational databases to support secure, performant, and mission-critical data operations. * Use your skills in the design, migration, and optimization of hybrid data architectures that integrate cloud database services with legacy relational systems such as DB2, Informix and MySQL * Collaborate with cloud engineers, application developers, data modelers, and cybersecurity teams to align database solutions with mission requirements, performance targets, and security standards * Drive database modernization efforts by implementing automation, resolving complex data integration challenges, and introducing innovative solutions to support cloud adoption and mission resiliency * Utilize Oracle, AWS and Azure cloud database services (RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL), Informix, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other relational and NoSQL platforms, along with data modeling techniques, SQL scripting, database performance tuning, and DevSecOps practices ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)