Database Engineer Level 3

Columbia Technology Partners

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About The Position

The Database Engineer (DBE) provides technical expertise across the full database lifecycle, including design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis. This role supports relational and object-oriented databases, database parser and loading software, and cloud-based data storage and retrieval solutions. The DBE works primarily at the front end of the system lifecycle-from requirements development through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC)-ensuring database architectures align with overall system design and performance requirements. The position requires balancing tradeoffs across data volume, user concurrency, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention policies, and security controls.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or five (5) additional years of DBE experience in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive experience with installation and patching of Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard.
• Strong experience with Linux operating systems, Linux command-line utilities, and Bash scripting.
• Experience developing and supporting database solutions using cloud methodologies.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
• DOD 8570 Certification

Nice To Haves

• experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis activities.
• Develop and maintain relational and object-oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Develop short- and long-term requirements for database administration and design from project inception through completion.
• Translate business and technical requirements into usable database schemas by creating and maintaining ad hoc queries, scripts, macros, and master data files.
• Lead and direct the development of database structures that integrate into the overall system architecture.
• Make architectural tradeoffs involving data volume, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, data retention rules, and security and domain controls.
• Analyze and evaluate system improvements, optimization opportunities, development efforts, and maintenance activities.
• Direct fulfillment and organization of database-related requirements across simple to complex systems.
• Lead the development of complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), and cloud-based database storage and retrieval methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance throughout requirements development, system integration, acceptance testing, and IOC.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level