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Now Hiring:
Senior Database Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA (On-site)
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.
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Emergent Technologies Inc., a veteran-owned technology company supporting mission-critical government programs, is seeking a
Senior Database Engineer with deep expertise in database design, performance optimization, and data management. In this role, you will play a key part in designing secure, scalable database environments that support enterprise-level applications and cloud initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Implementation: Architect and manage database systems aligned with evolving business and user requirements.
- Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement optimization strategies.
- Data Management: Develop and maintain schemas, tables, views, and data dictionaries; support data migration and transformation activities.
- Backup & Recovery: Design and execute robust backup and recovery solutions to safeguard against data loss or corruption.
- Collaboration: Partner with developers, system administrators, and analysts to ensure data consistency and support application development efforts.
- Security Compliance: Secure databases against unauthorized access, ensuring adherence to relevant cybersecurity and compliance standards.
- Documentation: Create and maintain clear technical documentation for database architecture, configurations, and performance metrics.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in database engineering or administration
- Strong experience with cloud databases, cross-domain solutions, and big data platforms
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with leading database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex data problems and system performance issues
- Ability to translate business requirements into efficient database designs and queries
Preferred Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, with recent experience in the last 2 years
- Alternatively, 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise database engineering roles
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures, data pipeline tools, and modern data storage frameworks
Why Join Emergent Technologies Inc.?
- Engage in mission-critical IT programs that support national security
- Join a team of top-tier engineers and technologists
- Contribute to enterprise modernization efforts using cutting-edge database and cloud technologies
- Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities in a veteran-owned, people-first organization