Diné Development Corporation · 7 hours ago
Database Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expDiné Development Corporation is a Navajo Nation owned company that provides IT and professional solutions to government agencies. They are seeking a Database Designer to support the modernization of application systems by consolidating legacy subsystems into a modern Oracle database architecture.
Executive Office
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement consolidated Oracle database schema structures that integrate data from multiple legacy subsystems into a unified, normalized data model
Collaborate with senior data architects and application developers to create entity-relationship diagrams, define data types, and establish indexing strategies that support high-performance operations
Support the mapping of data elements between legacy and modernized formats, ensuring seamless data migration and integration across all eight disparate subsystems
Participate in Agile development cycles including sprint planning, backlog refinement, user story development, and integrated testing activities to ensure database changes align with application requirements
Design, develop, and maintain Oracle database schemas with detailed entity-relationship diagrams, data types, indexing strategies, and normalization requirements
Implement database access controls and encryption solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles, DevSecOps practices, and federal security standards including NIST SP 800-53
Support Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) activities using tools such as Oracle GoldenGate or Apache Nifi to facilitate data migration from legacy systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including application developers, security engineers, and system administrators to ensure database integration supports overall system modernization goals
Participate in code reviews, database testing, and deployment processes following established DevSecOps pipeline procedures
Contribute to technical documentation including data dictionaries, schema documentation, and migration procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Database Management, or related technical field
Minimum 3 years of experience in database design, development, or administration
Security + CE/ IAT Level II certification
Public Trust / IT II Security clearance eligibility. Must be a US citizen
Proficiency in Oracle database design and development (SQL, PL/SQL)
Experience with relational database design principles and normalization (3NF)
Knowledge of indexing strategies and database performance optimization
Familiarity with data modeling, entity-relationship diagrams, and data dictionary creation
Experience supporting or participating in ETL processes for data migration
Understanding of data quality analysis and governance practices
Understanding of database access control, encryption, and data masking practices
Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles and federal compliance frameworks
Familiarity with DoD environments and security standards
Basic experience with Agile development tools such as Jira, GitLab, or ServiceNow
Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail in database design
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting technical specifications
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced Agile development environments with changing priorities
Self-motivated with strong time management skills to meet sprint deadlines and project milestones
Adaptability to evolving technical requirements and new technologies in the modernization effort
Preferred
Experience with cloud-native database architectures and Microsoft Azure environments
Familiarity with FedRAMP IL5 hosting requirements and compliance frameworks
Knowledge of financial systems, particularly DoD pay and accounting systems
Experience with GoldenGate, Apache Nifi, or similar ETL tools
Understanding of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience working in government contracting environments or DoD projects
Company
Diné Development Corporation
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a family of companies that delivers IT, engineering, and professional services solutions that solve the dynamic challenges of federal agencies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Austin Tsosie, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Jacqueline Murray
Chief Operating Officer
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