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Senior Database Engineer

Company: Platinum Technologies
Location: Herndon
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Who we are.Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products - we want to hear from you.We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg - the 'Why' matters. At Platinum, we don't hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.You.Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Senior Database Engineer of varying levels of experience to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and subsequently operational environment. You will be a member of a project team responsible for designing and maintaining multiple DevOps pipelines integrating and deploying numerous components into the larger system infrastructure. Deployment will be across multiple networks into hybrid architectures consisting of both local and cloud infrastructures.This role is on-site in Herndon OR Chantilly, VA. Candidate must hold an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI with polygraph.What you get to do.

  • Improve database performance and resolve inefficiencies introduced during development.
  • Apply and maintain configuration management (CM) for database configurations.
  • Implement automated performance testing solutions (e.g., JMeter or alternative tools) to detect performance regression in systems.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and system engineers to optimize database operations and prevent bottlenecks.
  • Proactively identify database-related issues and recommend performance-enhancing solutions.
  • Design, develop and optimize backend services and database interactions using Java and Spring Boot to improve performance.
  • Help team establish best practices, processes to maintain and adapt to industry standards to ensure best performance.Required Qualifications:
  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be able to pass a CI polygraph.
  • Must be able to work on-site 5 days a week in Herndon, VA or Melbourne, FL.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree).
  • Minimum ten (10) + years of experience in database management, optimization, and performance testing.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Postgres, Mongo databases, Liquibase and SQL queries.
  • Experience with Java, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
  • Configuration management expertise with database systems.
  • Strong experience with automated performance testing tools like JMeter or equivalent alternatives.
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating environments.Desired Skills:
  • Experience with automated testing and continuous integration environments.
  • Experience in cloud database management and distributed databases.
  • Familiarity with Agile development processes.The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.
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Keywords: Platinum Technologies, Centreville , Senior Database Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Herndon, Virginia

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