DBA / Database Developer

This position requires an ACTIVE SECRET security clearance.  Your application will not be reviewed if you do not have an ACTIVE security clearance at SECRET or above. 

Elevate Government Solutions is a high growth Technology Services company focused on driving technological change in the government space. Our teams engage with various government agencies to develop and deploy emerging technology solutions using a tailored Agile methodology. 

We are seeking a seasoned, highly motivated and intellectually curious DBA/DB Developer to join our team working and play a pivotal role in implementing user-friendly, responsive and high-performance web applications for a Federal client. The DBA/DB Developer will work closely with the rest of the development team to create a robust solution that meets the client's needs.  As a core member of our development team, the DBA/DB Developer will design, develop and modify custom software solutions that solve problems, improve business operations, and manage the complexity inherent with technology change. The ideal candidate will have experience as a DBA in both Oracle and Postgres RDS, plus DB conversion work between the two.

The position will be a remote role open to US citizens residing in the United States with an ACTIVE SECRET security clearance. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and implement database systems that meet the needs of the client
• Maintain the security and integrity of the database and its users
• Monitor the performance of the database and troubleshoot issues
• Create and maintain documentation for the database, including data policies, procedures, and standards
• Optimize the database for efficiency, including modifying the design to avoid performance bottlenecks
• Work closely with project managers to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Work in a fast-paced Agile environment with fluid requirements and changing priorities
• Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner
• Possess considerable logic and understanding to analyze and troubleshoot problems
• Must be able to work independently with little to no daily supervision, is a team player, open to ideas and learning.
• Work in a distributed team environment where team members are spread across numerous locations and often communicate virtually to support clients.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Required skills:
  • Ability to work with US Federal clients and possess an ACTIVE SECRET clearance
  • Minimum 2-5 experience in Database Administratio
  • Experience with both Oracle and Postgres RDS
  • Experience with cloud-based databases (preferably AWS RDS)
  • Experience with database automation and scripting
  • Experience in database design and modelling (E-R diagrams, Data normalization)
  • Experience in SQL and query optimization (Query tuning, Indexing etc)
  • Experience in Database security (authentication/authorization, encryption, access control etc)
  • Experience in Backup/Recovery, Performance monitoring
  • Experience in Data migration and integration (ETL, Data Warehousing)
• Desired skils:
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to take the initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision
  • Skilled in verbal, written and oral communication
  • Strong team player with a great attitude
  • Flexibility and willingness to go beyond the call of duty. Highly self-motivated and directed.  (a go getter)
  • Ability to take ownership and drive issues to closure

Education Requirement:

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Eng or related (highly preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits or Health and Welfare payments
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Unlimited Vacation 
• Sick Leave
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with employer matching 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Remote/Hybrid work 
• Company sponsored training and certifications
• Mentoring/Coaching