Data Architect

Emergent Technologies•Reston, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Emergent Technologies Inc., a veteran-owned technology company supporting mission-critical government programs, is seeking a Senior Database Engineer with deep expertise in database design, performance optimization, and data management. In this role, you will play a key part in designing secure, scalable database environments that support enterprise-level applications and cloud initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in database engineering or administration
Strong experience with cloud databases, cross-domain solutions, and big data platforms
Proficiency in SQL and experience with leading database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex data problems and system performance issues
Ability to translate business requirements into efficient database designs and queries

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, with recent experience in the last 2 years
Alternatively, 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise database engineering roles
Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures, data pipeline tools, and modern data storage frameworks

Responsibilities

Architect and manage database systems aligned with evolving business and user requirements.
Proactively monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement optimization strategies.
Develop and maintain schemas, tables, views, and data dictionaries; support data migration and transformation activities.
Design and execute robust backup and recovery solutions to safeguard against data loss or corruption.
Partner with developers, system administrators, and analysts to ensure data consistency and support application development efforts.
Secure databases against unauthorized access, ensuring adherence to relevant cybersecurity and compliance standards.
Create and maintain clear technical documentation for database architecture, configurations, and performance metrics.