Database Engineer / SQL Specialist #1685074

Network Designs Inc.

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Database Engineer / SQL Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the database systems that support the organization's applications and operations. This role involves creating efficient queries, ensuring data integrity, optimizing performance, and collaborating with various departments to meet their data needs. The candidate will leverage their expertise in SQL and database management to support both modern and legacy systems.

Requirements

• U.S Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA.
• You can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in Oracle-focused database engineering or a related role.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including stored procedures, functions, and packages, and experience with Oracle RDS.
• Strong understanding of database design principles, normalization, and data modeling, including schema and metadata management.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries, including indexing strategies, execution plans, partitioning, and materialized views.
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT data transformations and data validation and reconciliation frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data quality profiling and discrepancy analysis.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions and tools.
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Database Design and Implementation: Design, develop, and maintain database schemas, tables, views, indexes, and other database objects.
• Ensure databases are optimized for performance, security, and reliability.
• SQL Development: Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions to meet specific business requirements.
• Optimize SQL queries to improve performance and reduce response times.
• Data Management: Ensure data integrity and consistency across various systems and databases.
• Perform data migrations and transformations as needed.
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Monitor database performance, identify potential issues, and implement performance tuning measures.
• Conduct regular database maintenance tasks such as indexing, backups, and restorations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide necessary support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of data governance policies and best practices.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation for database design, development processes, and operational procedures.
• Generate and present reports on database status, performance, and issues resolved.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure databases comply with relevant security standards and regulations, including data encryption and access controls.
• Support audits and compliance checks as required.

Benefits

• At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages.
• Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance.
• Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs.
• In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

What This Job Offers

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