What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Database Engineer position at LOGIXtech Solutions LLC?
Job ID: 84935
Job Title: Database Engineer
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Type: Permanent
Security Clearance: TC/SCI Active Secret clearance is required
We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to join a high‑performance technical team supporting mission‑critical systems. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy designing, optimizing, and supporting complex database environments in fast‑paced, enterprise settings. The engineer will play a key role in database architecture, performance optimization, and system reliability across modern, multi‑tier platforms.
This position requires a strong hands‑on background with relational databases, schema design, automation, and collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high‑availability database solutions
- Support database architecture initiatives across enterprise and cloud‑based platforms
- Collaborate with application developers and system architects to ensure optimal data solutions
- Perform database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning
- Develop and maintain automated scripts for deployment, updates, and maintenance
- Participate in requirements analysis and translate business needs into technical solutions
- Ensure data integrity, security, and availability across environments
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide root‑cause analysis
- Contribute to documentation, best practices, and process improvements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Extensive experience working with relational database systems in enterprise environments
- Strong background in database design, data modeling, and SQL development
- Experience supporting databases in multi‑tier application architectures
- Proven ability to analyze complex problems and deliver effective solutions
- Experience with automation, scripting, and deployment processes
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non‑technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with PostgreSQL or similar enterprise‑level databases
- Exposure to cloud or hybrid database environments
- Experience supporting large‑scale or mission‑critical systems
- Familiarity with software architecture principles and system integration