Database Engineer

Core responsibilities include designing database architecture solutions, developing and implementing databases, analyzing and maintaining operational databases, and adding new features to operational systems. You will test with real mission data, provide support to front-line customer facilities, and stay ahead on the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies. Self-starters who can operate unsupervised with minimal direction will thrive., * Spatial database solutions supporting GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software such as QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer, and ArcGIS \n

• Agile software development experience \n

• Experience with Python, C++, Golang, Rust, or Java \n

• AI/ML development experience \n

• Dashboard development with Grafana and/or Kibana \n

• Implementing and managing RDBMS databases using SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions such as Pure Storage, NetApp, or EMC \n

• Familiarity with backend REST APIs (JavaScript and/or Python frameworks) \n

• Familiarity with frontend web development using Vue, React, and/or Angular \n

• Modern software engineering practices for testability and readability \n

• Ability to mentor other engineers and provide technical advice to project leaders \n

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field \n

• Minimum 10 years of experience in database engineering, database administration, data management, or software development supporting an engineering-related domain \n

• Demonstrated experience deploying, administering, managing, and scaling enterprise-level PostgreSQL database systems in Linux environments \n

• Proficient in SQL, Python, and shell scripting in Linux \n

• Experience with PostgreSQL database tuning, backup, recovery, and fail-over concepts at enterprise scale \n

• Demonstrated experience with large data management, data pipelines, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) concepts \n

• Hands-on enterprise experience with one or more additional RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) or NoSQL platforms such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, Citus Data, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Couchbase, Cassandra, or Redis \n

• Demonstrated ability to design software systems that meet functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements \n

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Pay range and compensation package

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$167,000 to $205,000 base salary (final offer set based on experience, location, and contractual requirements). The client is employee owned. Benefits include 100% employer paid premiums for family medical and dental, employee life, short-term disability, and long-term disability. Immediate participation and vesting in the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Employer ESOP contributions, 401(k) match, and discretionary employer contributions. 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.