Lead DBA/Developer

We are seeking an experienced Lead DBA/Developer to join a small, highly technical team of database engineers globally. This team focuses on designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining cloud-based database platforms across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments. This is a hands-on technical role focused on PostgreSQL development, SQL coding, data conversion, and database optimization, while continuing to support MSSQL environments serving US Government and commercial customers.

About You - Experience, Education, Skills, and Accomplishments

• 7+ years of experience as a SQL Developer, Database Developer, DBA Engineer, or similar database-focused role.

• 7+ years of experience with relational database architecture, logical and physical database design, and performance optimization.

• 7+ years of experience developing and supporting PostgreSQL, MSSQL Server, or other enterprise database platforms.

• 7+ years of experience writing and optimizing SQL code, stored procedures, and database objects.

• 7+ years of experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure and database services.

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder with an active Public Trust Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had...

• Experience supporting ETL processes, data warehousing, and data migration/conversion projects.

• Strong understanding of table relationships, data modeling, and database performance tuning.

• Strong expertise with PostgreSQL in AWS environments.

• Experience with MSSQL Server development and administration.

• Experience with DevOps, automation, and CloudOps processes.

• Experience with DataDog, PagerDuty, or similar monitoring tools.

• Experience with database security, backup/recovery, and high availability solutions.

What Will You Be Doing in This Role?

• Lead PostgreSQL development efforts, including SQL coding, query optimization, and data conversion initiatives.

• Partner with software engineering teams to support ETL processes, data warehousing, and database-driven applications.

• Design, maintain, and optimize database structures to ensure scalability, performance, and data integrity.

• Support AWS-hosted database environments supporting US Government and commercial customers.

• Troubleshoot database performance, data quality, and application-related issues.

• Collaborate with development teams to define best practices for database design, deployment, and ongoing support.

About the Team

This is an amazing opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across a wide range of database and cloud technologies. The team consists of database professionals located across multiple time zones supporting mission-critical platforms and services with our Intellectual Property segment.

Hours of Work

• Full time, permanent position

• Hybrid working schedule on-site 2-3 days/week

• Must live within a commutable distance to one of our US office locations - Alexandria, VA highly preferred. Will also consider Philadelphia, PA