What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Engineer position at TechSur Solutions?
Job Title: Database Engineer
Location: Sterling, Virginia
Salary: DOE full benefits
Clearance: Active Public Trust (or ability to obtain)
Company Overview:
TechSur Solutions is a digital services company whose mission is to enable digital transformation for our customers, improving quality and efficiency. Based in the DC metropolitan area, TechSur specializes in advanced cloud services, modernization for both IT structures and applications, leveraging Agile development, and data analytics. Since we were formed in August of 2016, we have supported multiple impactful and exciting government programs.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled database engineer to design, develop, optimize, and maintain our database systems. This role involves working with relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, performance tuning, and implementing security best practices. The ideal candidate should have expertise in database architecture, administration, and automation to support mission-critical applications
Job Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Develop and optimize database schemas, tables, indexes, and views.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries for efficiency.
• Conduct index tuning, partitioning, and query optimization to improve response times.
• Implement database caching strategies for enhanced performance.
• Install, configure, and manage database servers (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, etc.).
• Perform regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor database health, uptime, and capacity planning.
• Automate database tasks using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or SQL scripts.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database deployments.
Required Skills/Work Experience
• 8 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis).
• Proficiency in database administration, optimization, and replication.
• Knowledge of query performance tuning and indexing strategies.
• Familiarity with database security, encryption, and access controls.
• Experience with cloud database management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data integrity and reliability
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or related field
