What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Developer position at Tuknik Government Services?
Tuknik Government Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Database Developer with a Public Trust to support TGS and our government customer. This position is Remote. As a federal government contractor, we must comply with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042, which requires all of our employees to be fully vaccinated.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Work effectively as a database developer within cross-functional, agile teams
- Design and develop custom database application capabilities using PostgreSQL and Oracle
- Extract, transform, and load data using custom scripts
- Program in PL/pgSQL and/or PL/Python
- Tune SQL queries for better performance
- Build database validation scripts to be used with CI/CD pipeline
- Diagnose/debug faults in complex services or distributed systems
- Support application team with database needs
- Create production data modification scripts
- Maintain data dictionary using Toad Data Modeler
- Perform work under continuous deadline pressure
- Identify and script automatable problems, test and perform work with efficiency in mind
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience in creating and maintaining database objects such as tables, indexes, views, synonyms, complex object types and collections
- Ability to develop function and procedures in PostgreSQL
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with customers and multi-cultural teams
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) in English, in a clear, concise manner
- Database development experience with Oracle
- Experience with Database tools such as PGAdmin, DBeaver, SQL Developer, TOAD
- Knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Python) for development and automated testing
- Experience with advanced data types in PostgreSQL, especially data manipulation functions for JSON objects
- Experience working with AWS cloud-based services and tools, especially experience with RDS
- Experience with automated database deployments with Jenkins
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with large databases
- Bachelor’s Degree in science or related field
Other Requirement(s):
- This position requires U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card holder and the ability to obtain and maintain a Government public trust level security clearance. For a candidate that is a Green Card holder, they must have lived in the United States for at least three out of the past five years prior to your application date. You will also meet the residency qualifications if you lived abroad while on government or military duty or if you were a dependent of a federal employee of military member.
Working Environment & Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The work load may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com
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