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In this role, you’ll write complex queries, shape data for dashboards, optimize performance at scale, and deliver high‑quality datasets that stakeholders rely on every day.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop advanced, high-performance SQL queries across large, complex datasets (multi-table joins, window functions, aggregations)\nOptimize query performance using execution plans, indexing strategies, and query refactoring\nEnsure data accuracy and integrity across reporting datasets\nTroubleshoot and resolve data issues across database and application layers\nShape and structure data for efficient and intuitive dashboard visualization\nCollaborate with ETL engineers and dashboard developers to ensure reliable, end-to-end data delivery\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of experience, or Master’s with 6–10 years of experience\nU.S. Citizenship\nActive TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph\nExpert-level SQL skills, including:\nComplex joins across large datasets\nQuery optimization and execution plan analysis\nAggregations, subqueries, and window functions\nStrong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or similar)\nExperience working with large-scale data supporting analytics/reporting\nProficiency in Linux environments\nAbility to work independently and solve complex data challenges\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Grafana or similar visualization tools\nPython for data manipulation (pandas, scripting, automation)\nExperience with materialized views, caching strategies, or query acceleration techniques\nPay: $105,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nReferral program\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nExperience:\nSQL: 8 years (Preferred)\nSecurity clearance:\nTop Secret (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Embedded Alliance","rawCompany":"embedded alliance","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T13:03:43.244Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"SQL Engineer","description":"Job Overview\nIf you’ve spent the last few years sharpening your skills in SQL, Java, and mission‑driven engineering, and you’re ready for work that actually moves the needle, this is the opportunity cleared engineers look for when they’re ready for real impact. 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