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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Developer - **Company:** Fusion - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Performance Management, Audit Trail, Cloud Computing, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Storage Structures, Linux, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Maintenance, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Indexer, SC Clearance, Amazon Relational Database Service, Cloudwatch - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=51d97ca5f02ae88e ## About the Role Do you have experience in System tuning?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Security-cleared Professional: A DOD Secret Clearance or a Top Secret Clearance is required to be considered for this position. Education and Experience: You have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience as a Database Engineer using PostgresSQL. Can accept experience in lieu of degree. Additional requirements for the Mid-Level Database Developer position include: * Database experience of working in different OS platform like Linux and/or RHEL * Database performance tuning, database upgrades, and database patching to all COTS database products. * Database script writing (PL/SQLPL/pgSQL) experience to manage ETL procedures * Database script writing (PL/SQL), database storage management, database interfaces, external application database interfaces, and other systems database interfacing. * Performance tuning, hardware replacement, firmware upgrades, and patching to all COTS software products, including operating systems. * Experience in shell scripting to enhance and update daily monitoring tasks. * Working experience of AWS Cloud Services (AuroraPostgres RDS) (Cloud Watch Cloud Trail, EC2) * Strong understanding of postgres schema, user roles, access control and security model. * Postgres script writing (PL/pgSQL) with loops, conditions and variables. * Experience with Oracle development and administration is desired but not required. ## Description * Administer and maintain PostgreSQL databases across Linux environments, ensuring reliability and availability. * Perform database installations, configurations, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities with minimal supervision. * Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries, applying best practices in normalization and indexing to support application performance. * Execute and monitor backup and recovery processes, including pg_dump, pg_basebackup, and point-in-time recovery (PITR). * Analyze and improve database performance using explain plans and monitoring tools, resolving performance issues as they arise. * Support AWS-based infrastructure and database services, including EC2, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and RDS (Aurora, PostgreSQL). * Manage PostgreSQL schemas, roles, and access controls, ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards. * Develop and maintain PL/pgSQL scripts to support database functionality and automation needs. * Perform system and software maintenance, including patching, upgrades, and coordination of hardware-related changes when required. * Create and enhance shell scripts to automate monitoring, alerting, and routine operational tasks. What matters to you matters to us. Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Postgres in the Age of AI (and Devin)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1042-postgres-in-the-age-of-ai-and-devin) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)