1d ago

Sr. Database Engineer

Washington, DC

$170k-$239k / year

full-timeseniorgovernment

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll design, administer, and optimize PostgreSQL databases in on-premises and cloud environments for mission-critical federal applications. You'll take deep technical ownership of database platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and security under constant operational demand. This role supports highly visible systems within the highest levels of government.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Design, administer, and optimize databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.
  • Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies.
  • Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database operations.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship).
  • 5+ years of experience as a DBA or engineer focused on PostgreSQL.
  • DoD 8140 certification (e.g., Security+, GSEC).
  • Experience with high availability and disaster recovery for PostgreSQL.

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.
  • Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ PTO and holidays
  • ๐Ÿฉบ Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401(k) with company match
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Parental leave and dependent care
  • ๐Ÿ“š Professional development opportunities

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Application Reviewยท 1-2 weeks
  2. 2Phone Screenยท 30 min
  3. 3Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  4. 4Offerยท 1 week

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • Essential personnel clause requires work during government shutdowns or emergencies.
  • Must obtain Top Secret clearance; not current.
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