Database Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

11d • $145 - $160

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer 3 to provide technical expertise in database architecture, design, development, implementation, and administration for mission-critical systems. The role develops and maintains database solutions for complex data storage, retrieval, analysis, and processing requirements, ensuring performance, scalability, security, and reliability. Work spans the system lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through testing, deployment, and operational support.

The Database Engineer designs, develops, implements, and maintains relational and object-oriented database solutions; administers Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard environments; and develops database structures and schemas aligned with system architecture. The role also creates and maintains database parser and loading software, queries, scripts, macros, and automation solutions; analyzes performance and optimization opportunities; and recommends database administration and design strategies.

The position builds and supports complex database solutions using ODBC, cloud-based storage and retrieval methodologies, and data integration technologies. It translates customer requirements and data needs into database architectures and technical solutions, and leads database development efforts by providing technical direction for design, implementation, and modernization activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must hold an active security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph, and employees are subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

• Ten years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university; five additional years of Database Engineer experience may substitute for the degree.
• Extensive experience installing, configuring, and patching Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard.
• Strong experience with Linux operating systems, Linux command-line administration, and Bash scripting.
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification compliance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph is required.
• Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph is required.
• Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting MongoDB environments.
• Experience with cloud-based database storage, retrieval, and management solutions.
• Experience developing complex database queries, automation scripts, and data transformation processes.
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale database architecture, performance tuning, and high-availability solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain relational and object-oriented database solutions that support mission and business requirements.
• Install, configure, patch, and administer Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard environments.
• Develop database structures and schemas aligned with system architecture, balancing performance, scalability, security, retention, and distribution requirements.
• Create and maintain database parser software, database loading software, ad hoc queries, scripts, macros, and automation solutions.
• Analyze and evaluate database performance, system improvements, optimization opportunities, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and recommend short- and long-term database administration and design strategies.
• Build and support complex database solutions utilizing ODBC, cloud-based storage and retrieval methodologies, and data integration technologies.
• Translate customer requirements and data needs into effective database architectures and technical solutions.
• Lead database development efforts and provide technical direction for database design, implementation, and modernization activities.

Benefits

• Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision and dental coverage paid in full by CTP.
• 401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
• Paid time off and customizable leave plans, including jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
• Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage, at no cost to employees.
• End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
• Referral bonus program with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000.

What This Job Offers

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