Database Developer Journeyman

The position of Database Developer involves designing, developing, and maintaining databases to support business applications. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will create database schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity. This role focuses on writing efficient code, troubleshooting database issues, and implementing best practices in database development. You will contribute to the enhancement of database performance and scalability, supporting the organization's data management objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for database design, development, performance tuning, and incident management, collaborating with network operations teams to support overall network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain databases to support applications, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Monitor database performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Assist in data integration tasks and support ETL processes to ensure seamless data flow.
• Participate in the development and implementation of backup and recovery plans.
• Help implement database security measures to protect data.
• Collaborate with team members to gather requirements and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to the documentation of database schemas and procedures.
• Ensure databases are set up according to organizational standards and operational requirements.
• Continuously monitor database performance and resource utilization to identify and resolve issues.
• Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to enhance database efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security measures to protect database systems from unauthorized access and threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments and apply necessary patches and updates to maintain database integrity.
• Manage and execute backup and recovery processes for databases to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Collaborates with client and external stakeholders to guide the technical direction of data management.
• Leads data centric solution and technical design and development efforts to enable enhancements.
• Assists with estimating level of effort for completing requested features and capabilities.
• Conducts research and troubleshoots complex technical challenges.
• Performs hands-on advanced technical development work as required.
• Guides Data Management Best Practices (Design, Models, Quality, Governance, Integration, ETL)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working with MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS RDS.
• Good understanding of database design, SQL programming, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with ETL tools and database monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve database-related issues.
• Good communication skills for effective collaboration.

• Certifications: DAMA CDMP, AWS Cloud Data Engineer, Azure Data Engineer, ICP, SAFe SA

• Experience With: Agile Software Development, Data Management, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, DevSecOps, BizDevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, AWS Data Tools & Services, Azure Dev Ops, Chrome/Edge/MS Office, MS SSMS, Liquibase

Preferred

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or AWS Certified Database – Specialty are a plus.
• Federal Consulting Industry Experience Preferred

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Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2020, & 2022!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").