Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Tools Expert to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA’s Digital Modernization Strategy. Join one of our high performing teams responsible supporting the Databases for the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month. We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong candidate with these key required skills: Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL Tools with Community Edition database, with a focus on EDB EFM, EDB PEM, and EDB Migration Portal as well as pgBackRest, pgBouncer, and pgPool.

If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!

TEAM CULTURE

Your passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer “yes” to the following questions:

• Are you looking for a company that puts employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an inclusive environment?
• Are you searching for a team with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?
• Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership?
• Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving complex problems, and providing innovative solutions?
• Do you have the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission for success?
• Do you have the courage to make tough ethical decisions with pride, transparency, and respect?

MENTORSHIP & CAREER GROWTH

Our teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around you, this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. Find your “Why” with us and take your place in our Leidos Family!!

• Champion the use of tools with PostgreSQL Community Edition.

• Attend all customer technical discussions/design/development meetings and provide technical inputs to further enhance the code quality/process.

• Provide guidance/support/training to other junior/mid-level staff.
• Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards, or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.
• All other duties as assigned or directed.

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
• 10 years of experience with Web component development using modern JavaScript, CSS, and CSS preprocessors such as SASS and LESS, ES 6 , and Stencil.js.

*** Selected candidate must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD OR be willing to relocate prior to first day of employment

IF THERE IS ANY SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS PLEASE ADD HERE (SUCH AS: SPECIFIC WORKDAYS, SHIFT TIMES, DIFFERENT LOCATION OTHER THAN WOODLAWN, ETC)

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

• Senior Level knowledge of EDB tools EFM, EPM and Migration Portal.
• Senior Level knowledge of pgBackRest, pgBouncer, and pgPool.
• Strong experience installing and documenting PG tools.
• Strong experience PostgreSQL Community Edition.
• Experience with GIT/BitBucket, Jira, and Confluence or similar tools
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL on Linux.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of database techniques and best practices.
• Excellent communication and written skills

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Experience with Ansible automation and best practices.
• Work in DevOps Environment.
• Experience working on Agile projects and understanding Agile terminology.
• Participate in daily scrum and provide updates.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.

Are you an US citizen, US resident, or Visa candidate and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.