Database Engineer Level 2

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract)
Salary Range: $132,000 – $156,000 (USD)
Note: Compensation excludes discretionary bonuses and benefits. Final offer will vary based on location, experience, education, and skill level.

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Seeking a skilled Database Engineer (Level 2) to provide hands-on technical expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems in a secure environment. This role will support mission-critical applications, including the development of ReSTful APIs, database structures, and data models integrated into microservices architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python-based frameworks and be comfortable working in a cloud-first, containerized, Agile environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain database structures aligned with system architecture
   

• Support implementation of data workflows for storage, retrieval, and analysis
   

• Develop and support ReSTful APIs using Python (Django or Flask)
   

• Integrate and manage database technologies including MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL
   

• Respond to break/fix requests and update existing data models or processes
   

• Deliver JSON-formatted data to frontend systems via microservices
   

• Optimize database performance and troubleshoot scaling or query issues
   

• Support deployment in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, C2S)
   

• Utilize Docker containers for service deployment
   

• Maintain documentation using Confluence and track tasks in Jira
   

• Collaborate with team members in an Agile development environment using Git for version control

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Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
   

• 5 years of experience with a relevant technical degree, or 10 years without a degree
   

• Proficiency with:
   

  • MongoDB or MariaDB – deployment, tuning, and scaling
     

  • Python, and either Django or Flask frameworks
     

  • ReST endpoint development and microservice architecture
     

  • JSON/XML serialization, Swagger/OpenAPI specifications
     

  • Git, Jira, Confluence, and Visual Studio Code (or similar IDE)
     

• Experience working in Agile teams and cloud environments (AWS, C2S)
   

• Familiarity with Docker and containerized application development

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Preferred Skills:

• Experience designing robust database schemas for performance and scalability
   

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for database and microservices deployment
   

• Background in government or national security environments

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Candidates meeting the clearance and skill requirements are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume highlighting relevant experience in database engineering, cloud environments, and microservices development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Salary : $132,000 - $156,000