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# Database Engineer - Remote

- **Company:** Xcellent Technology
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, ArcGIS (Software), Big Data, Software as a Service, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Data Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9083361/database-engineer-remote

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
 + Or at least 4 years of relevant experience accompanied by active IT certifications
 + Or at least 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree
 * Experience writing efficient SQL, managing PostgreSQL databases, and handling large datasets to ensure accurate and high-performance data processing
 * Proficient in Python for automating data workflows and improving data management efficiency
 * Experience with CI/CD practices, including automating database provisioning and using GitLab or GitHub for version control and deployment workflows
 * Comfortable using AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS to deploy, manage, and scale cloud-based applications and databases

Desired:

 * AWS and ArcGIS certifications demonstrating expertise in cloud and geospatial technologies

## Description

As a Database Engineer, you will help design, support, and optimize the data systems that power critical environmental research for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that large volumes of environmental data are efficiently stored, managed, and delivered across modern cloud and hybrid environments. Working closely with federal stakeholders and technical teams, you will develop scalable solutions that support data orchestration, automation, and operational reliability. You will manage PostgreSQL databases, optimize SQL based workflows, and support Python driven automation and CI/CD processes that keep data systems running smoothly. Your expertise will help ensure data integrity, improve system performance, and support the continuous flow of mission critical information across research and operational platforms.

This role offers the opportunity to go beyond traditional database administration by contributing to the automation, scalability, and modernization of enterprise data environments. If you are motivated by solving complex data challenges and supporting mission driven science through modern cloud technologies, you will play a direct role in enabling environmental research that serves communities across the nation.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000


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