> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1471065-sql-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1471065-sql-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL Engineer - **Company:** The Bridge Ltd - **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,000.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Agile Methodology, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Queries, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Freeform SQL, Grafana, Information Technology - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/aaa4e23f-3cbf-49af-906b-26841c47941a ## About the Role Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government's mission and our client's business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation's cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting the NGA customer's mission as a Mid-level SQL Engineer., Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly, * Requires bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field * 4-8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2-6 with a master's degree, * Strong SQL skills, including the ability to write advanced queries (joins, aggregations, subqueries, window functions) * Experience working with enterprise relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.) * Background supporting analytics, dashboards, or reporting pipelines * Comfortable working in Linux-based environments * Proven ability to work independently on data-centric tasks and ensure data quality What is ideal? * Experience with Grafana, Tableau, or similar visualization tools * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines * Experience working in Agile environments * Intelligence Community Experience preferred ## Description What you get to do every day: You'll write complex queries, shape data for dashboards, ensure data accuracy, and deliver reliable datasets. You'll work closely with dashboard developers and application teams to provide clean, consistent, and easy-to-consume data for mission users. * SQL Development: Write complex SQL queries involving joins, aggregations, filtering, subqueries, and window functions to support dashboards * Data Shaping for Visualization: Structure query outputs in a way that is optimized for dashboard consumption (clear naming, grouping, formatting) * Dashboard Support: Partner with dashboard developers to define and deliver the data required for visualizations and reporting * Data Validation: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of datasets used in dashboards * Query Performance: Identify inefficient queries and make basic improvements to support responsive dashboards * Requirements Translation: Translate dashboard and reporting requirements into effective SQL queries ## 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) - [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) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) - [Tracking vehicles at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1999-tracking-vehicles-at-scale) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [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) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)