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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer - JCC2-ESC - **Company:** Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $12,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Data Sharing, Database Design, Database Development, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Backup and Restore, Cloud Platform System, Database Performance, Core Data, Kubernetes, Non-relational Database, Database Replication, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9037310/senior-postgresql-database-engineer-jcc2-esc ## About the Role * At least 10 years of overall experience in the functional area. * A bachelor's degree in related field required * Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience Requirements Qualifications: * Ten (10) years combined experience in each of the following for relational and cloud-based databases: + Database development and software engineering/development + Database Design and Data Modeling + Requirements analysis/generation + Developing systems and software architectures * Must have 5 years' experience working with Enterprise DB as a database platform engineer in a medium to large scale solutions to include experience with tasks such as data migration, data modeling, automation, modernization, data replication, backup and recovery, and general DBA tasks * 7 years of experience with PostgreSQL * Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining automated installation scripts. * Demonstrated experience developing database solutions in a multi-tiered environment. Preferred Qualifications: * Preferred candidate will have proficiency in AWS tools such as: Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda etc. (not all inclusive) orchestrated/deployed in a cloud environment ## Description Semper Valens Solutions is looking for a Database Engineer. Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements., Job Description: Provides subject matter proficiency for work described in the task. Responsible for providing analytical skills to support improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties. provide system administration in core data-related AWS services and relational and non-relational databases. Maintaining multiple databases across unclassified and classified environments is required. This also includes data exchanges through cross domain solution pipelines such as AWS diode and software artifacts. Must have the ability to automate and ingest and transform data, orchestrate data pipelines while applying programming concepts, design data models, manage data life cycles, and ensure data quality. * Deploy and manage database solutions on AWS, including EC2 instances and S3 storage. * Implement best practices for security, scalability, and disaster recovery in a cloud environment. * Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime. * Implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity and availability. * Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and integrity checks. * Monitor database performance and identify areas for optimization. * Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architecture, and other related management and technical duties. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 168: Hacking Postgres, Blocking Meta and Fixing CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/588-dev-digest-168-hacking-postgres-blocking-meta-and-fixing-css) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)