Database Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ•Tampa, FL

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Database Engineer for a 100% remote position on a large federal government project supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this role, you will join a collaborative Agile team of software engineers, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and technical stakeholders to design, administer, and optimize enterprise database solutions that support mission-critical healthcare applications. You will leverage PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, Azure, and automation tools to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing database environments. The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in database engineering, database administration, or a related role.
Experience administering and optimizing PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
Experience supporting cloud-based database environments within AWS and Azure.
Experience implementing database migration, backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
Experience working within Agile software development environments and supporting CI/CD processes.
Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL development, database performance tuning, and query optimization.
Proficiency with one or more programming languages such as Java or Python.
Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms, including database deployment, administration, and management.
Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar technologies.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database monitoring tools.
Experience supporting legacy databases and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) database solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a remote environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other federal government agencies.
Experience working within SAFe or Agile software development methodologies.
Knowledge of advanced PostgreSQL features, including JSON, full-text search, PostGIS, WAL archiving, replication, and point-in-time recovery.
AWS, Azure, MongoDB, or other database-related certifications are preferred.
Experience working within a DevSecOps environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust or other required government clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases, including database architecture, schemas, tables, stored procedures, indexes, permissions, and other database objects.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance to ensure high availability, data integrity, scalability, and efficient query execution.
Develop SQL queries, reports, materialized views, and database solutions to support application development, analytics, and business reporting.
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, replication, failover, and disaster recovery strategies for on-premises and cloud-based database environments.
Collaborate with developers, analysts, DevOps engineers, and technical stakeholders to design, implement, document, and support enterprise database solutions.
Evaluate emerging database technologies, recommend process improvements, and support the continuous optimization of database infrastructure and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.
Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.