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# Senior Database Engineer

- **Company:** CLEAREDGE, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Databases, Data Governance, Data Systems, Database Design, Database Development, Database Storage Structures, Distributed Data Store, Open Database Connectivity, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Database Performance, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8976217/senior-database-engineer

## About the Role

* TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
 * Ten (10) years of relevant experience
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
 * Five (5) additional years of DBE experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves:

 * Advanced experience with cloud-based and distributed database environments
 * Strong understanding of database performance optimization and data governance
 * Experience with version control, configuration management, and CI/CD integration
 * Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers in database best practices

## Description

As a Senior Database Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of complex database systems that drive mission success. You'll oversee the architecture, implementation, and performance of data solutions-ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability across the enterprise.

You Will Excel In This Role If You Are:

 * A strategic thinker who can translate business needs into advanced data solutions
 * Skilled in both relational and object-oriented database design
 * Confident leading database development efforts across multiple environments
 * Experienced in balancing performance, scalability, and security in large-scale systems

A Day In The Life Consists Of:

 * Leading database design, development, and implementation across multiple projects
 * Directing the creation of database parser and loading software
 * Designing and optimizing complex database structures that align with system architecture
 * Managing data flow, storage, retrieval, and analysis to support mission-critical operations
 * Directing the translation of requirements into database schemas using scripts, queries, and macros
 * Overseeing the development of cloud-based database systems using Open Database Connectivity
 * Guiding performance tuning, version control, and configuration management best practices
 * Evaluating and directing improvements to database processes, storage efficiency, and reliability


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