Database Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Evaluate databases for their preparedness and compatibility for migration

• Strategize and implement intricate database migrations

• Detect and address compatibility challenges

• Confirm data integrity post-migration

• Optimize database performance in target environments

• Diagnose database issues throughout the migration and stabilization phases

• Establish authenticated data access controls

• Suggest database migration strategies to migration teams in collaboration with the program's data architect

• Offer specialized database and file share support for an enterprise cloud migration initiative

• Assist in migrating applications from on-premises data centers to Azure and AWS

• Collaborate as part of a shared pool of specialists allocated based on application complexity and migration requirements

• Resolve database-related challenges alongside migration teams and the program's data architect

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen

• At least five years of experience in database administration or database engineering

• Proven experience in migrating databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL to Azure or AWS

• Strong capabilities in performance tuning and troubleshooting

• Experience in validating data integrity

• Ability to tackle diverse issues with minimal guidance and independently determine the best approach to tasks

• Familiarity with Azure Government or AWS GovCloud environments

• Possession of Azure or AWS database certifications

• Experience with database migration tools like Azure Database Migration Service or AWS Database Migration Service

• Background in federal program delivery

• Knowledge of replication and high availability

• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation

• Proficient in using GitHub and GitHub Copilot for source control and AI-assisted development

• Understanding of AI technologies and their practical applications in IT delivery or cloud environments

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee ownership

• Continuous learning resources, training, and mentorship

• Inclusive culture

• Mission-driven work

• Competitive and fair compensation