{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a89e6658bdee913aec7d8108","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a89e6658bdee913aec7d8108","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a89e6658bdee913aec7d8108","title":"PostgreSQL Database Engineer","description":"Job ID: 2617648\n\nLocation: Ashburn, VA, US\n\nDate Posted: 2026-10-06\n\nCategory: Information Technology\n\nSubcategory: Database Engr\n\nSchedule: Full-Time\n\nShift: Day Job\n\nTravel: Yes - 10% of the time\n\nMinimum Clearance Required: None\n\nClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust\n\nPotential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID\n\nDescription\n\nSAIC is seeking a skilled and experienced Database Engineer/Developer with strong Database Administrator (DBA) capabilities to join our team. The ideal candidate will specialize in PostgreSQL (RDS), bringing expertise in deployment, administration, query tuning, and database monitoring.\n\nThis role requires a proactive professional capable of managing database operations, optimizing performance, and supporting application development teams.\n\nThis position will be hybrid-remote and requires 2 days on-site in Ashburn, VA.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nDatabase Administration:\nConfigure and administer managed PostgreSQL instances in the AWS environment.\nMaintain database security policies, including role-based access control and data encryption.\nQuery Tuning and Optimization:\nAnalyze and optimize SQL queries for performance improvement, particularly on large tables.\nWork with development teams to review and enhance database-related code.\nMonitoring and Alerts:\nSet up and monitor Dynatrace alerts to ensure database reliability and availability.\nInvestigate and resolve performance issues identified through monitoring tools or reported by users.\nAutomation and Deployment:\nDevelop and implement database automation scripts for routine tasks such as deployments, scaling, and maintenance.\nAssist in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes for database updates.\nSystem Health and Troubleshooting:\nProactively monitor database health and resolve capacity or connectivity issues.\nConduct root-cause analysis for database incidents and implement preventive measures.\nDatabase Design and Support:\nProvide input on data modeling and schema design for new and existing applications.\nCollaborate with developers and data engineers to ensure efficient data access patterns.\nDocumentation and Best Practices:\nCreate and maintain detailed documentation of database environments, procedures, and standards.\nEnforce database best practices and policies.\nTraining and Guidance:\nAct as a technical mentor to junior team members.\nProvide training to application developers and other stakeholders on database-related topics.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired Skills:\n\nBachelors and 5+ years of relevant experience.\n5+ years of PostgreSQL experience: RDS PostgreSQL, including deployment, maintenance, and optimization.\nStrong knowledge of database tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.\nMust have experience with Postgres GIS queries using the PostGIS addon.\nExperience with database monitoring tools, particularly Dynatrace or similar platforms.\nProficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for database automation.\nUnderstanding of cloud database architectures and services, such as AWS RDS.\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and database version control.\nExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nMust have experience with:\nDesign tables.\nWriting functions, stored procedures.\nPerformance tuning and optimization.\nChecking indexes.\nPartitioning.\nAWS environment.\nCertifications such as AWS Certified Database - Specialty, PostgreSQL DBA Certification, or similar are a plus.\n\nPreferred Skills:\n\nKnowledge of ETL pipelines and data warehouse architecture.\nFamiliarity with analytics/modeling tools.\nExposure to data replication and sharding strategies.\nKnowledge of government regulatory compliance standards.\n\nSoft Skills:\n\nStrong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nAttention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.\n\nBI Requirement:\n\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\nCurrent holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.\nNote: Employment will be contingent upon having/obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting.\n\nTarget salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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The ideal candidate will specialize in PostgreSQL (RDS), bringing expertise in deployment, administration, query tuning, and database monitoring.\n\nThis role requires a proactive professional capable of managing database operations, optimizing performance, and supporting application development teams.\n\nThis position will be hybrid-remote and requires 2 days on-site in Ashburn, VA.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nDatabase Administration:\nConfigure and administer managed PostgreSQL instances in the AWS environment.\nMaintain database security policies, including role-based access control and data encryption.\nQuery Tuning and Optimization:\nAnalyze and optimize SQL queries for performance improvement, particularly on large tables.\nWork with development teams to review and enhance database-related code.\nMonitoring and Alerts:\nSet up and monitor Dynatrace alerts to ensure database reliability and availability.\nInvestigate and resolve performance issues identified through monitoring tools or reported by users.\nAutomation and Deployment:\nDevelop and implement database automation scripts for routine tasks such as deployments, scaling, and maintenance.\nAssist in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes for database updates.\nSystem Health and Troubleshooting:\nProactively monitor database health and resolve capacity or connectivity issues.\nConduct root-cause analysis for database incidents and implement preventive measures.\nDatabase Design and Support:\nProvide input on data modeling and schema design for new and existing applications.\nCollaborate with developers and data engineers to ensure efficient data access patterns.\nDocumentation and Best Practices:\nCreate and maintain detailed documentation of database environments, procedures, and standards.\nEnforce database best practices and policies.\nTraining and Guidance:\nAct as a technical mentor to junior team members.\nProvide training to application developers and other stakeholders on database-related topics.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired Skills:\n\nBachelors and 5+ years of relevant experience.\n5+ years of PostgreSQL experience: RDS PostgreSQL, including deployment, maintenance, and optimization.\nStrong knowledge of database tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.\nMust have experience with Postgres GIS queries using the PostGIS addon.\nExperience with database monitoring tools, particularly Dynatrace or similar platforms.\nProficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for database automation.\nUnderstanding of cloud database architectures and services, such as AWS RDS.\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and database version control.\nExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nMust have experience with:\nDesign tables.\nWriting functions, stored procedures.\nPerformance tuning and optimization.\nChecking indexes.\nPartitioning.\nAWS environment.\nCertifications such as AWS Certified Database - Specialty, PostgreSQL DBA Certification, or similar are a plus.\n\nPreferred Skills:\n\nKnowledge of ETL pipelines and data warehouse architecture.\nFamiliarity with analytics/modeling tools.\nExposure to data replication and sharding strategies.\nKnowledge of government regulatory compliance standards.\n\nSoft Skills:\n\nStrong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nAttention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.\n\nBI Requirement:\n\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\nCurrent holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.\nNote: Employment will be contingent upon having/obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting.\n\nTarget salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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