Database Developer

District of Columbia - Washington USA · On site · Posted 21h Leaves the board in 7 days
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We are building a team for one of the U.S. Federal Government's largest technology modernization programs, underpinning the U.S. capital markets.

Built on AWS and leveraging an AI-powered software engineering platform, this program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with next-generation AI, Agentic AI, cloud technologies, and AI-driven engineering.

If you are looking for technically challenging work, exceptional learning, and a résumé-defining opportunity with national impact, I would love to connect.


Job Title: Database Developer

Position Type:
Full- time
Location:
Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required
Days Remote:
3 days remote

Position Summary:
The Database Developer designs and builds the data layer for a high-volume filing platform. This role develops database schemas, queries, and data pipelines using AWS data services, optimizes database and query performance, and supports data integrity, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement database schemas, stored procedures, and queries.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
  • Optimize query and database performance for high-volume workloads.
  • Support data modeling using AWS data services, including Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, and S3.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with developers and data architects on data access patterns.
  • Leverage AI-assisted tooling for query and pipeline development.

Minimum Experience:

  • 3+ years of database development experience.
  • Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases on AWS.
  • Experience with performance tuning and data security.
  • Strong SQL and data-modeling experience.

Mandatory Skills:

  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Strong data-modeling skills.
  • Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases on AWS.
  • Understanding of database and query performance tuning.
  • Understanding of data security.

Non-technical Requirements:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and self-start.
  • Adaptability and flexibility as priorities shift.
  • Willingness to collaborate, receive feedback, and respond to client requests.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Ability to pass a 7-year background check.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Experience with AWS data services, including Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
  • Federal IT experience.
  • High-volume transaction experience.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted data tooling.