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# 4516 Database Engineer

- **Company:** Procession Systems
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Backup Devices, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Database Development, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, System Availability, Grafana, Database Performance, Indexer, Containerization, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Database Monitoring, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9164693/4516-database-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Information
 * Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
 * Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in database engineering, database development, or a related field.
 * Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL.
 * Demonstrated experience optimizing, tuning, and enhancing databases in production or mission-critical environments.
 * Strong SQL development skills.
 * Programming experience with Python and/or PL/SQL.
 * Experience with database performance analysis and optimization techniques.
 * Experience with database design, schema development, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling.
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex database and application performance issues.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Ability to work effectively in a highly secure development environment., * Experience supporting ICAM, identity management, access management, or cybersecurity solutions.
 * Experience working with AI/ML-enabled applications or platforms.
 * Experience developing and deploying software in air-gapped or disconnected environments.
 * Experience within the national security, defense, or federal government technology space.
 * Familiarity with containerized environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
 * Experience with database high availability, replication, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery.
 * Experience with database monitoring and observability tools.
 * Familiarity with secure software development and applicable federal cybersecurity practices.

## Description

You will be responsible for designing, optimizing, enhancing, and maintaining database capabilities that support the product;s performance, scalability, reliability, and security. The ideal candidate has strong PostgreSQL experience, database performance optimization expertise, and hands-on programming experience with Python and/or PL/SQL., * Design, develop, enhance, and maintain PostgreSQL databases supporting a complex product development environment.

 * Optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, schema design, partitioning, and database configuration.
 * Analyze database performance and identify opportunities to improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
 * Develop and implement database enhancements to support evolving product and mission requirements.
 * Write and maintain database-related code using Python and/or PL/SQL.
 * Develop efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and other database components.
 * Collaborate closely with software engineers, data engineers, DevSecOps engineers, architects, and product stakeholders.
 * Support integration of database capabilities with AI/ML-enabled applications and services.
 * Contribute to database architecture and data modeling decisions within a secure, air-gapped environment.
 * Troubleshoot complex database issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
 * Develop and implement database monitoring, maintenance, backup/recovery, and performance-management strategies.
 * Ensure database solutions meet applicable security, availability, performance, and operational requirements.
 * Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
 * Contribute to technical documentation, development standards, and engineering best practices.