Senior Technical Lead – Database
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listed on 2026-02-23
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Cloud Computing, IT Consultant, Database Administrator
Job Title: Senior Technical Lead – Database
Location: Remote
Clearance: Public Trust
Type: Full-time, W2
About Viv SoftViv Soft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, Dev Sec Ops , Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in the federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Lead – Database to oversee enterprise data architecture, modernization, and transformation initiatives for federal IT programs. This role focuses on decomposing legacy, monolithic database systems into modular, domain-driven designs aligned with modern engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities- Lead database strategy, modernization, and architectural redesign efforts.
- Guide teams in decomposing monolithic databases into modular, domain-aligned schemas.
- Collaborate with application, QA, cloud, and O&M teams to support integrated modernization.
- Define and enforce data governance, security, and performance optimization standards.
- Support cloud migration initiatives (AWS preferred) and database re-platforming.
- Conduct data modelling, schema design, tuning, and lifecycle management.
- Provide technical leadership for federal compliance requirements, security controls, and audits.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in database engineering or data architecture.
- 3+ years supporting federal IT programs of comparable scale.
- Expertise in relational and No
SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, Postgre
SQL, SQL Server, Dynamo
DB). - Proven experience with enterprise database modernization and cloud-native data services.
- Strong background in data modelling, ETL, optimization, and database security.
- Relevant certifications preferred: AWS, Database Admin/Architect certifications.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Visions Plans
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
- 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Professional Development Training Reimbursement
- Flexible/remote work schedule.
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