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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Database Developer - **Company:** Open Data Watch, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Relational Databases, Database Development, Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, Java Database Connectivity, PostgreSQL, Logical Data Models, Open Database Connectivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transaction Data, Information Technology, Physical Design, Devsecops - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff53c3d411426b9e ## About the Role * 1+ years of database development, software development, or comparable practical experience * Bachelor's degree * Working knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, and views on Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible) * Familiarity with Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) * Query tuning with guidance from a senior developer * Exposure to extract, transform, and load (ETL) and extract, load, and transform (ELT) patterns and data integration across Amazon Web Services (AWS) data services * Awareness of data security controls, including encryption, access management, and auditing * Basic exposure to loading data from S3 into the platform stores and to Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) * Introductory familiarity with logical data modeling and the ability to contribute to database-design decisions within an established platform architecture * Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel Preferred * An entry-level AWS certification, such as Cloud Practitioner, or the interest in earning one * Exposure to query blocking, locking, and deadlocks * Interest in cloud-native application support in AWS using continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) and development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) practices * Exposure to physical design, including Aurora and DynamoDB schema and index design, or the motivation to grow into it * Federal information technology or high-volume transaction experience * Interest in artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted developer tooling Who you are You care about getting data right and want a career in database development. You ask for help when you need it and put feedback to use quickly. You experiment, fail, learn, and repeat quickly. You would rather own an outcome than be handed a task. What you bring * A foundation in SQL and relational databases, with working knowledge of stored procedures and views on Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible) and a desire to deepen it across DynamoDB and S3. * Practical habits in query tuning, data loading, and connectivity, applied with guidance and improved on feedback. * Clear communication about what you have finished, what is blocking you, and where you need support. * Careful execution in work where accuracy and auditability are essential. ## Description In your first assignment, a senior developer will guide you as you take on your assigned components. 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