Senior Technical Lead – Database

VivSoft Technologies • Herndon, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Lead – Database to oversee enterprise data architecture, modernization, and transformation initiatives for federal IT programs. This role focuses on decomposing legacy, monolithic database systems into modular, domain-driven designs aligned with modern engineering practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience in database engineering or data architecture.
• 3+ years supporting federal IT programs of comparable scale.
• Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB).
• Proven experience with enterprise database modernization and cloud-native data services.
• Strong background in data modeling, ETL, optimization, and database security.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications preferred: AWS, Database Admin/Architect certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead database strategy, modernization, and architectural redesign efforts.
• Guide teams in decomposing monolithic databases into modular, domain-aligned schemas.
• Collaborate with application, QA, cloud, and O&M teams to support integrated modernization.
• Define and enforce data governance, security, and performance optimization standards.
• Support cloud migration initiatives (AWS preferred) and database re-platforming.
• Conduct data modeling, schema design, tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Provide technical leadership for federal compliance requirements, security controls, and audits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Visions Plans
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement
• Flexible/remote work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed