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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Engineer - **Company:** TechFlow Inc - **Location:** Montgomery, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Databases, System Configuration, Data Dictionary, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Development, Database Schema, Database Security, Database Storage Structures, Digital Assets, Disaster Recovery, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, Backup and Restore, Cloud Platform System, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Database Migration, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Database Monitoring, Software Version Control, Devsecops, User Administration - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17572915?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17572915%2FDatabase-Engineer-Alabama-Montgomery ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field. * Minimum 5 years of Oracle Database Administration experience supporting enterprise environments. * Extensive experience installing, configuring, patching, upgrading, and administering Oracle databases. * Experience developing and managing version-controlled database migration scripts integrated with CI/CD pipelines. * Strong knowledge of Oracle database performance tuning, optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting. * Experience implementing database security hardening, encryption, auditing, and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance. * Experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining enterprise backup and recovery strategies. * Experience supporting Oracle databases hosted in cloud environments, including AWS. * Familiarity with ETL processes, database integration, and data dictionary documentation. * Experience working within Agile software development and DevSecOps environments. * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Active Secret Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting U.S. Air Force or other Department of Defense software programs. * Experience with AWS database services and cloud-native database architectures. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated database deployments. * Experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery database architectures. * Knowledge of Git, GitLab CI/CD, and automated deployment pipelines. * Experience with database monitoring and performance management tools. * Familiarity with RMF accreditation processes and DoD cybersecurity policies. ## Description TechFlow is seeking an experienced Database Engineer / Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support a mission-critical DoD software development and modernization program in Montgomery, AL. This program provides software development and technical support services to sustain, enhance, and optimize a critical customer system through secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The Database Engineer/DBA will be responsible for the administration, security, performance, and lifecycle management of enterprise Oracle databases supporting mission-critical applications. This role will ensure database environments remain secure, highly available, and optimized while supporting Agile software development and DevSecOps practices. The successful candidate will work closely with software engineers, DevSecOps engineers, system architects, testers, and program leadership to support database modernization initiatives and maintain the integrity, availability, and performance of critical data assets., * Install, configure, administer, patch, upgrade, and manage the lifecycle of Oracle database environments. * Monitor database performance, availability, and health, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and operational issues. * Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and capacity planning. * Implement and maintain database security controls, including user access management, encryption, auditing, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. * Develop, maintain, and regularly validate comprehensive backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to meet Government Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) requirements. * Design, implement, and maintain database schema changes using version-controlled migration scripts integrated with CI/CD pipelines. * Ensure database deployment scripts are automated, repeatable, defect-free, and environment agnostic. * Maintain configuration management documentation and version control for all database configurations and settings. * Support end-to-end traceability of database requirements through implementation, testing, and documentation. * Collaborate with software development teams to design efficient database structures and support application modernization initiatives. * Support ETL processes, data integration activities, and maintenance of database metadata and data dictionary documentation. * Participate in troubleshooting production issues and implementing continuous improvements to database operations. * Ensure compliance with organizational standards for security, quality, documentation, and configuration management. ## Related Videos - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)