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# Enterprise - Database Engineer - SQL, Linux, Scripting

- **Company:** Erias Ventures, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $175,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Linux, Document-Oriented Databases, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, SQL Azure, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Ansible, Prometheus, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Scripting, System Availability, Grafana, Database Performance, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Kubernetes, Data Management, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/enterprise-database-engineer-sql-linux-scripting-annapolis-junction-md--83253e1c-fa7a-40c2-8e99-49c8186df564

## About the Role

Scripting (Scripting Languages), SQL (Structured Query Language), Database Programming, Linux Operating System, Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills, Data Management, Strategic Planning, Database Programming, Customer Support/Service, We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a strong, entrepreneurial-minded, and technical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers., Five (5) years' experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree., * Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization

 * Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI tools like psql
 * Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies
 * Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana)
 * Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling

Desired skills:

 * Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL)
 * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
 * Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus.

## Description

We are seeking a Database Engineer that will helping the client develop and implement data management and be responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and supervising efforts and designing, developing, and updating a strategic plan to manage data and compliance to the related policies and standards. Key responsibilities will be to:

 * Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability
 * Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts
 * Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies
 * Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures
 * Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
 * Document database architecture, processes, and best practices

Clearance
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.