Database Engineer, Level 2

Database Engineer, Level 2

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$129,400 to $144,400 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: Are you passionate about building powerful, scalable data solutions that drive missioncritical systems? We're seeking a Database Engineer who brings both deep technical expertise and forwardthinking creativity to shape the data foundation of complex enterprise programs. You'll work at the front end of the development lifecycle-turning requirements into reality through thoughtful design, robust architecture, and modern cloudenabled data practices. As a Database Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing relational and ObjectOriented databases, ensuring data integrity, high performance, and seamless integration across the system architecture. If you love solving complex problems, translating requirements into elegant data solutions, and contributing to systems that truly matter, this role is for you.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts.
• Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
• Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Develop requirement recommendations from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems).
• Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls.

Required Education & Years of Experience:

• Five (5) years experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement. As a vital part of impactful projects, you will have the chance to drive innovation and shape the future of government systems engineering.

• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance. Join a team of top-tier professionals and engage in dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach will be highly valued and supported.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We recognize and reward your expertise and dedication to excellence.

WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.