Database Engineer

Description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer 3 to provide technical expertise in database architecture, design, development, implementation, and administration for mission‑critical systems. The engineer will design and maintain database solutions that support complex data storage, retrieval, analysis, and processing requirements while ensuring performance, scalability, security, and reliability across the system lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through testing, deployment, and operational support.

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain relational and object‑oriented database solutions that meet mission and business requirements.
• Install, configure, patch, and administer Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard environments.
• Develop database structures and schemas that align with overall system architecture while balancing performance, scalability, security, retention, and distribution requirements.
• Create and maintain database parser software, database loading software, ad‑hoc queries, scripts, macros, and automation solutions.
• Analyze and evaluate database performance, identify system improvements, optimization opportunities, and maintain activity plans.
• Develop and recommend short‑ and long‑term database administration and design strategies.
• Build and support complex database solutions utilizing ODBC, cloud‑based storage and retrieval methodologies, and data integration technologies.
• Translate customer requirements and data needs into effective database architectures and technical solutions.
• Lead database development efforts and provide technical direction for database design, implementation, and modernization activities.

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university; five (5) additional years of Database Engineer experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Extensive experience installing, configuring, and patching Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard.
• Strong experience with Linux operating systems, Linux command‑line administration, and Bash scripting.
• DoD 8570.01‑M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification compliance required.

• Experience supporting MongoDB environments.
• Experience with cloud‑based database storage, retrieval, and management solutions.
• Experience developing complex database queries, automation scripts, and data transformation processes.
• Familiarity with enterprise‑scale database architecture, performance tuning, and high‑availability solutions.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification compliance required.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

• Medical: 3 superior plans with in‑network and out‑of‑network options.
• Vision + Dental:
  Both free to you and paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% company contribution.
• PTO + Leave:
  Generous paid time off, optional leave planning, Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Military Leave.
• Career Growth:
  Up to $10,000 annually for approved career‑related learning, training, and tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability:
  Covered at no cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus:
  End‑of‑year cash added to your total compensation.
• Referral Bonus Program:
  Tiered bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 for successful referrals.

$ - $ per year

CTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.