Database Architect/Administrator (Senior)

Accountabilities:

• • Take ownership of implementing, maintaining, and optimizing one or more complex enterprise databases.
  • Analyze, design, develop, test, debug, and implement data solutions that meet or exceed defined architectural and functional requirements.
  • Contribute to database architecture, prototyping, proof-of-concept development, technical standards, design specifications, and test plans.
  • Assist with the planning, engineering, and ongoing evolution of enterprise database environments.
  • Monitor database performance, scalability, reliability, and security, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
  • Evaluate existing database designs and determine required updates, integrations, and architectural enhancements for new solutions.
  • Design and implement efficient database solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and organizational needs.
  • Lead and mentor database administrators and other team members, providing guidance on technical practices, standards, and database engineering.
  • Conduct SQL code reviews and collaborate with software developers to establish and enforce database development best practices.
  • Support database partitioning strategies, microservices architectures, and large-scale enterprise solutions.
  • Work with Database Schema as Code practices and related tooling to improve consistency, traceability, and deployment efficiency.
  • Contribute to security initiatives by supporting vulnerability identification, remediation, and secure database practices.
  • Operate with substantial autonomy when making technical decisions and resolving complex database engineering challenges.

  Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience supporting engineering efforts involving system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.
  • 3+ years of experience working with complex build systems.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring other DBAs, particularly within Oracle-based environments.
  • Experience with Database Schema as Code tools and practices.
  • Proven experience designing large-scale enterprise solutions.
  • Strong understanding of database partitioning and microservices architectures.
  • Experience reviewing SQL change sets and working collaboratively with developers to establish and enforce database best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex database environments and develop effective solutions.
  • Ability to work independently with substantial latitude for technical decision-making and ownership.
  • Familiarity with Process Playbook is desirable but not required.
  • Previous experience supporting federal government or VA.gov digital services is highly desirable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust Security Clearance.
  • Experience analyzing and tuning database queries for improved performance is a plus.
  • Experience with Liquibase or similar database source-control and deployment tools is preferred.
  • Familiarity with security scanning tools, including configuration, vulnerability identification, and remediation coordination, is beneficial.
  • Experience with ETL and data warehousing methodologies is a plus.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, and administering PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or other non-Oracle relational database management systems is advantageous.

  Benefits:

  • Fully remote, full-time position with meaningful technology and mission impact.
  • Opportunity to influence database standards, engineering practices, and technical solutions at the program level.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 80% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums covered.
  • Basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance with 100% of premiums covered.
  • 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with full vesting and a 4% company match.
  • 120 hours of paid time off annually, increasing to 160 hours after five years.
  • 11 paid holidays each year.
  • Employee charity matching of up to $250 annually, along with additional charitable contributions from company profits.
  • Opportunity to contribute to technology supporting services for U.S. Veterans and their families.