22h ago
Sr. Database Platform Engineer
Washington, DC
$170k-$239k / year
full-timeseniorgovernment
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll join a collaborative team delivering PostgreSQL solutions 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 offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a high-impact government environment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design, administer, and optimize databases in on-premises and cloud environments
- Perform performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery
- Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database operations
- Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation for database delivery
๐ Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, GSEC, or higher)
- 5+ years as a database administrator or engineer focusing on PostgreSQL
- Experience with high availability and disaster recovery for PostgreSQL
โจ Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with database security controls including encryption and auditing
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- ๐ฐ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- ๐ฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- ๐ Professional development opportunities
- ๐ถ Parental Leave and dependent care
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Application reviewยท 1-2 weeks
- 2Phone screen with recruiterยท 30 min
- 3Technical interviewยท 1 hour
- 4Offer decisionยท 1-2 weeks
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Position may require work during government shutdowns or emergencies
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