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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Engineer (All Levels) - **Company:** ADAPTIC, LLC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Big Data, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Database Design, Database Storage Structures, DevOps, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Streaming, High Performance Computing, Data Ingestion, Database Optimization, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Database-Engineer-All-Levels-Adaptic-230055809525177/ ## About the Role + All positions require an active TS/SCI with polygraph + Experience working with databases such as Oracle, MongoDB, or similar relational and NoSQL technologies + Experience developing queries, scripts, or data pipelines to manipulate and manage data + Strong understanding of data modeling, storage, and retrieval concepts + Experience or interest in working with large, complex, or distributed datasets + A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and on a team + A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience) _Nice to Have _ + Experience with cloud-based data solutions (e.g., AWS, S3, RDS, or similar) + Familiarity with big data tools or distributed data processing frameworks + Experience with performance tuning, data optimization, or database scaling + Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, or containerized environments + Experience working in mission or high-performance computing environments Engineer the data behind the mission's most critical decisions. Apply now to learn more about our extensive benefits and customizable compensation packages. ## Description Power the Mission Through Data: Join us as a Database Engineer! At Adaptic, we don't just manage data-we build the systems that make it usable, scalable, and mission-ready. Our teams design and optimize data architectures that support real-world operations across the DoD and Intelligence Community. Whether you're early in your career or leading database design and architecture efforts, we're looking for Database Engineers at all levels who want to work with complex data, solve challenging problems, and make an impact. Let us help align you to the right role based on your strengths and interests. _Your Impact _ You'll work across the data lifecycle-design, development, optimization, and integration-supporting systems that operate at scale in high-stakes environments. Day-to-day, that can look like: + Designing and developing database solutions across relational and NoSQL environments to support complex mission systems + Building and maintaining relational and/or object-oriented databases + Developing tools for data ingestion, transformation, and storage + Translating user and system requirements into scalable data architectures + Optimizing database performance, storage, and retrieval across large datasets + Supporting data flow, integration, and accessibility across distributed systems + Creating and refining queries, scripts, and data pipelines to support analysis and operations + Evaluating and improving existing database structures and system performance + Collaborating with software engineers, analysts, and system engineers to deliver integrated solutions + Supporting database efforts from initial requirements through testing and deployment + Contributing to system design decisions, including data modeling, storage strategies, and architecture trade-offs ## Related Videos - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)