Database Administrator/Software Developer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Database Architect / Software Developer to support a federal program focused on national bridge and tunnel inspection systems, mission‑critical infrastructure data, and enterprise‑level web and database applications. This position is onsite in Ashburn, VA with a compressed work schedule available. The Database Architect / Software Developer will support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and database systems used by the Federal Lands Highway Division (FLH) Bridge Inspection Program. Join a team responsible for developing software and databases that ensure the accuracy, security, and performance of critical national infrastructure inspection data.

Responsibilities for the Database Architect / Software Developer include:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web‑based and Windows‑based applications supporting bridge inspection data.
• Enhance and maintain the FLH Bridge Data Management Web System and internal FHWA intranet applications.
• Develop database applications aligned with NBIS, NTIS, and NTI federal inspection standards.
• Install, configure, patch, tune, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Microsoft Access databases.
• Create and optimize triggers, procedures, packages, and SQL statements to improve system performance.
• Perform data migration, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Generate and maintain Section 508‑compliant reports and maps using Crystal Reports, Power BI, and GIS tools.
• Support software integration, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with federal security requirements.
• Maintain documentation including schemas, data models, data dictionaries, and software engineering standards.
• Participate in bridge inspection field trips (up to 25% travel) for data collection and QA/QC.
  
  

Required Qualifications for the Database Architect / Software Developer include:

• Experience developing software using MVC, Classic ASP, , Visual Studio, and Python.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Microsoft Access database administration.
• Proficiency with HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, XML, JSON, and VBA/Macro programming.
• Knowledge of database design, object‑oriented programming, and relational database management.
• Experience installing, patching, tuning, and maintaining databases on Windows servers.
• Familiarity with NBIS, NTIS, or federal inspection data systems (SDMS, PONTIS, BrM, AssetWise).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for field inspection support.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience generating reports using Crystal Reports and Power BI.
• Experience with SharePoint development or GIS mapping tools.
• Agile project management experience.
  
  

Compensation for the Database Architect / Software Developer includes:

• Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law
• Compressed work schedule available
  
  

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