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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Engineer III - **Company:** BTS Software Solutions - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Databases, Database Design, Database Schema, Database Storage Structures, Computer Data Storage, Open Database Connectivity, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Information Technology - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8994740/database-engineer-iii ## About the Role * MUST possess current IAT Level 2 certification * Ten (10) years of experience as a DE 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 DE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. ## Description BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Database Engineer III with an active TS/SCI w/ POLY to join our team in Ft. Meade, MD What You'll Get To Do: * Provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. * Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. * Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design. * Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls. * The DBE works primarily at the front end of the life cycle requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). * Develops requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). * Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. * Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies. Skills You'll Bring: * Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities * Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts * Support the development of long and short-term requirements for database administration and design * Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software * Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file * Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development * Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development * Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software * Develop requirement recommendations from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems) * Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)