> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4200573-database-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4200573-database-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Database Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Information Sciences, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $137,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Centers, Data Integrity, Github, Hyper-V, Network Security, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Routing, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, System Availability, Database Performance, Cloudformation, Database Migration, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Performance Monitor, Bicep, Terraform, Software Version Control, Vmware
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18798717/Database-Engineer-Virginia

## About the Role

* US Citizen
 * Minimum five years of database administration or database engineering experience
 * Experience migrating databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL to Azure or AWS
 * Strong skills in performance tuning and troubleshooting
 * Experience validating data integrity
 * Works on issues of diverse scope under limited guidance and independently determines the approach to assignments

Nice to Have Skills

 * Experience with Azure Government or AWS GovCloud environments
 * Azure or AWS database certifications
 * Experience with database migration tools such as Azure Database Migration Service or AWS Database Migration Service
 * Federal program delivery experience
 * Experience with replication and high availability
 * Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation
 * Experience using GitHub and GitHub Copilot for source control and AI-assisted development
 * Familiarity with AI technologies and their practical use in IT delivery or cloud environments

## Description

At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Infrastructure Engineer.

 * Core Knowledge & Skills: Manages routing/switching and network security, multiOS environments, virtualization (e.g., VMware/HyperV), core cloud services, and release of IaC via pipelines; automates common admin tasks.
 * Work & Complexity: Plans and executes upgrades/migrations, configures network devices and services, responds to incidents, monitors performance, and manages resources.
 * Quality & Independence: Implements proactive monitoring, produces accurate documentation, improves processes, and works independently within project scope.
 * Teamwork & Communication: Partners with peer teams, shares knowledge, coordinates changes, reports progress, and supports/train users.
 * Consulting & Engagement: Advises internal teams on solutions and tools, evaluates technologies, recommends optimizations, and coordinates vendor support.

As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Database Engineer. Project Summary

The DBA / Database Engineer provides specialized database and file share support to a large-scale enterprise cloud migration program as applications move from on-premises data centers to Azure and AWS. The role handles database assessment, migration, compatibility and remediation, integrity, and performance when applications need it. The role is remote.
Engagement Context

The DBA / Database Engineer is part of a shared pool of specialists and is assigned on demand, based on application complexity and migration needs. The role works with migration teams and the program's data architect to resolve database challenges that go beyond the teams' own skills.
Key Responsibilities

 * Assesses databases for migration readiness and compatibility.
 * Plans and executes complex database migrations.
 * Identifies and remediates compatibility issues.
 * Validates data integrity after migration.
 * Tunes database performance in target environments.
 * Troubleshoots database issues during migration and stabilization.
 * Implements authenticated data access controls.
 * Recommends database migration approaches to migration teams, working with the program's data architect.