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Esri · 2 days ago

System Engineer - Database Engineer

Vienna, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $198K/yr

8+ years exp

Esri is a leading company specializing in geospatial technology, and they are seeking a Database Engineer to work on enterprise database design and implementation strategies. The role involves consulting with customers, designing data management strategies, and implementing solutions that support critical applications.

3D TechnologyAnalyticsBig DataCivicTechData VisualizationInternet of ThingsMapping ServicesRemote SensingSoftware

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead strategic technical discussions with customers, guiding them through complex data architecture and database design decisions

Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phases of implementation including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment

Configure and maintain database environments, including backup, restore, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies

Monitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools and methodologies (such as query optimization, indexing strategies)

Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environments

Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency

Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects

Qualification

Database designDatabase administrationPerformance tuningCloud database solutionsScripting in SQLScripting in PythonGeospatial conceptsIT certificationsTechnical communication

Required

8+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA

Demonstrated experience with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security

Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows

Experience with cloud-based database solutions (such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)

Basic understanding of geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers

US citizenship and willingness and ability to obtain a public trust background investigation or security clearance

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field