Application Database Administrator

IBR•Suitland, MD

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is seeking an Application Database Administrator to support and enhance mission-critical enterprise applications. The current environment relies heavily on Oracle and Oracle APEX, while the organization is modernizing its database layer toward PostgreSQL. The role suits someone with strong SQL/PL/SQL skills, hands-on APEX experience, and interest in or exposure to Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration. Working within an Agile framework and collaborating with developers, testers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and reporting/analytics teams, this role supports application functionality, database performance, automated deployments, stored procedure optimization, and database modernization. The position is hybrid-remote, with onsite work in Suitland, Maryland as needed for program execution. Standard business hours align with the Eastern Time Zone, and flexible scheduling options are offered. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance issued by the United States Census Bureau. The role primarily involves sedentary work in a workplace and/or home office environment, with occasional travel to client sites or meetings. The salary range is $90,000–$125,000 annually, with actual compensation dependent on qualifications, experience, work location, internal equity, and business needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional database administration experience, concentrated on supporting Oracle and Oracle APEX in production environments.
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.
Hands-on experience with Oracle APEX and PL/SQL development.
Strong SQL tuning and performance troubleshooting skills.
Experience with Git-based source control and Agile delivery processes.
Experience supporting or collaborating with reporting, analytics, or BI teams.
Must be able to work onsite in Suitland, Maryland as needed for program execution.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to or interest in Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration, including schema and code conversion.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with cloud database services such as AWS or Azure.
Knowledge of Java-based application stacks and their database interactions.
Relevant database or cloud certifications.
PostgreSQL experience.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and optimize Oracle APEX pages, components, forms, and interactive reports.
Develop PL/SQL procedures, packages, triggers, and functions that support business logic.
Troubleshoot application-layer database issues and improve SQL efficiency.
Tune SQL queries, review execution plans, right-size indexes, and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
Collaborate with reporting and analytics teams to optimize queries that power dashboards and reports.
Participate in migrating data models, business logic, and application SQL from Oracle to PostgreSQL.
Assist with schema conversion, PL/SQL-to-PL/pgSQL refactoring, and testing for functional equivalence.
Contribute to modernization planning and ensure application compatibility during transitions.
Support automated build, test, and deployment pipelines for database objects and APEX applications.
Use Shell, Python, or PowerShell scripting to streamline routine tasks and deployments.
Maintain source control standards in Git and ensure traceability to Agile work items.
Follow security and compliance best practices for database access, auditing, and data handling.
Maintain procedural and technical documentation in shared knowledge platforms.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.

Benefits

Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of paid time off and 11 paid federal holidays.
401(k) matching.
Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability at no cost to employees.
Supplemental insurance options.
Flexible spending accounts and dependent care spending accounts.
Wellness incentives.
Reimbursement for professional development and certifications.
Training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression.
Hybrid and remote work opportunities.
Flexible scheduling options.