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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Developer - **Company:** LMI - **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adaptable Database Systems, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Databases, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Security, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Amazon DynamoDB, Monitoring of Systems, HP Systems Insight Manager, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Reliability Engineering, Systems Integration, Sql Optimization, System Availability, Caching, Database Performance, Indexer, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Sql Tuning, Devsecops - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9010407/database-developer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a relevant technical field. * 3-7 years of professional experience in database development and administration. * Strong skills in SQL optimization, performance tuning, and data modeling. * Proficiency with relational database management systems like PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server, particularly within AWS or cloud-based environments. * Hands-on experience with data migrations, backup, and recovery strategies. * Knowledge of federal data security standards, including encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP). * Experience collaborating within Agile frameworks and integrating DevSecOps practices. * Familiarity with monitoring tools and methodologies to track database reliability and performance. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance Preferred Qualifications * Exposure to NoSQL or non-relational databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB). * Advanced expertise with AWS database services (e.g., RDS, Aurora). * Experience with modern data integration tools and techniques, including ETL/ELT pipelines. * Understanding of Service Level Objectives (SLOs), error budget management, and site reliability engineering (SRE) principles. * Certification in database technologies or AWS database-related specializations. * Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure seamless collaboration and documentation. * Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, integration with databases, and implementing advanced analytical workflows. * Experience supporting the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Trust clearance is required for this position. ## Description LMI is seeking a skilled Database Developer at our headquarters office in Tysons, VA. As Database Developer at LMI, you will play a critical role in supporting federal systems through advanced database development and administration tasks. You'll work collaboratively within Agile teams to implement and maintain resilient database systems aligned with federal compliance standards. From designing logical schemas to optimizing cloud databases, you'll bring expertise across the database lifecycle to manage data security, performance, and scalability for mission-critical applications. 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