Database Engineer 2 (FORECASTED)

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer 2 to support the design, development, implementation, and optimization of mission-critical database systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise throughout the database lifecycle, supporting database architecture, data storage and retrieval solutions, system performance improvements, and the development of database software supporting complex enterprise environments. This role contributes to requirements analysis, database design, implementation, testing, and operational deployment while ensuring solutions align with system architecture, performance objectives, security requirements, and operational needs., * Design, develop, implement, and maintain database systems supporting data storage, retrieval, flow, and analysis requirements.

• Develop and optimize database structures, schemas, queries, scripts, macros, and data-loading solutions to support operational and business needs.
• Support and lead database development efforts, including database parser software and database loading software.
• Analyze system requirements and recommend database improvements, optimization strategies, and maintenance activities.
• Translate customer and system requirements into scalable database architectures and data models.
• Develop database solutions that balance data volume, user demand, distribution requirements, performance, retention policies, security, and domain controls.
• Support short- and long-term database administration and design planning efforts.
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle, from requirements development through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC)., Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual’s experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and five (5) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity; five (5) additional years of DBE experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining relational and/or object-oriented database solutions.
• Experience developing database schemas, queries, scripts, and data manipulation solutions to support enterprise data environments.
• Experience supporting database architecture, performance optimization, and data storage/retrieval requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with database architecture and enterprise-scale system integration.
• Experience supporting cloud-based database storage and retrieval methodologies.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning, security controls, and data retention requirements.
• Experience collaborating across business and technical teams to develop database solutions throughout the system development lifecycle., * U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
• DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Military leave
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you’re going, together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-TermLong-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

That’s why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.