Enterprise - Database Engineer - SQL, Linux, Scripting

Erias Ventures•Annapolis Junction, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a strong, entrepreneurial-minded, and technical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers. We are seeking a Database Engineer that will be helping the client develop and implement data management and be responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and supervising efforts and designing, developing, and updating a strategic plan to manage data and compliance to the related policies and standards.

Requirements

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
Five (5) years' experience as a DBE 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 DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization
Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI tools like psql
Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies
Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana)
Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL)
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability
Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts
Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies
Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures
Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
Document database architecture, processes, and best practices

Benefits

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training