Database Engineer- Secret clearance eligible

Certification in Postgre

SQL administration (e.g., EDB Certified Postgre

SQL DBA).

Sherpa 6 is seeking a talented Database Engineer with deep expertise in Postgre

SQL to join our team and play a crucial role in designing, optimizing, and maintaining our data infrastructure. We build mission‑critical systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other commercial customers. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, QA, and product owners to ensure our databases are scalable, secure, and high‑performing as we continue to grow our platform and data‑driven capabilities.

Up to 25%

Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance required.

US Citizenship required.

• Design and maintain Postgre
  
  SQL database architectures to support application and analytical workloads.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database functions for high performance and reliability.
• Ensure data integrity and security, including backups, disaster recovery, and access controls.
• Monitor and tune database performance using tools like _statements, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, and pg Badger.
• Collaborate with developers to review schema changes and ensure efficient database usage patterns.
• Automate database operations through CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Develop and support migration plans.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide on‑call support for critical database incidents.
• Document database standards, procedures, and schemas for consistency across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing and tuning Postgre
  
  SQL databases for production environments.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, query optimization, indexing, and execution plans.
• Solid understanding of database replication, failover, and backup/restore strategies.
• Strong knowledge of source control systems (Git, branching strategies, tagging).
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, Groovy, Power Shell).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

• Experience with Postgre
  
  SQL extensions (e.g., PostGIS, Timescale
  
  DB, ).
• Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS RDS, Aurora Postgre
  
  SQL, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Knowledge of ETL pipelines, data warehousing, or analytics systems.
• Certification in Postgre
  
  SQL administration (e.g., EDB Certified Postgre
  
  SQL DBA).
• Experience with No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Redis, Mongo
  
  DB).
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems.

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy to allow employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

$105,000 - $140,000. The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.