Senior SQL Developer/Database Engineer

Peraton•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$104,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The SQL Developer/Database Engineer will support a large-scale federal IT program by designing, developing, and optimizing database structures and SQL logic for mission-critical applications. The role requires strong SQL expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot complex data and performance issues. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional technical teams in an Agile environment and help ensure data integrity, reliability, and scalability across multiple systems. The position is on-site three days per week in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects; optimizing SQL code; creating database schemas and indexing strategies; troubleshooting database issues; and supporting data migration, transformation, and integration. The employee will participate in Agile sprint ceremonies, contribute to continuous improvement, support deployments or maintenance during weekend or after-hours windows as needed, and ensure compliance with security, data protection, and federal program standards.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience, a master’s degree and 10 years of experience, an associate degree and 14 years of experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience developing, writing, and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, and database scripts.
At least 3 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing relational database structures, including tables, schemas, and indexes.
Experience troubleshooting SQL performance issues, resolving data integrity issues, and supporting database development and optimization.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience supporting large-scale federal IT programs.
Familiarity with the SAFe Agile delivery framework.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database objects for application and reporting needs.
Analyze and optimize existing SQL code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexing strategies, and data structures aligned with system requirements.
Troubleshoot database performance bottlenecks, data integrity problems, and SQL defects.
Collaborate with application developers, architects, business analysts, and DevOps teams to refine data requirements and deliver solutions.
Support data migration, transformation, and integration activities across systems.
Follow Agile processes, participate in sprint ceremonies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide on-call or flexible support during weekend or after-hours windows as needed for deployments or system maintenance.
Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and federal program standards.