AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 1 day ago
Database Developer Engineer
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology. As a Database Developer Engineer, you will design, build, and manage robust database architecture, develop secure data pipelines, and ensure database performance and integrity while collaborating with interagency teams.
GovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement robust database architectures, incorporating advanced analytics and data processing, to meet organizational requirements for data storage, retrieval, and analysis. This includes schema design, performance optimization, and ensuring scalability across various platforms, including MS Access
Leverage Databricks to build and deploy data pipelines, perform complex data transformations, and develop data-driven applications. This includes working with Databricks notebooks, clusters, and related infrastructure
Implement, deploy, and maintain databases on various platforms, including MS Access, ensuring performance, security, availability, and data integrity. This includes tasks such as backup, recovery, migration, and upgrade
Develop and maintain MS Access databases and applications, including VBA scripting and automation, to support specific business needs and integrate with other systems
Implement and adhere to company data management practices and policies, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across all database platforms
Develop and maintain secure database solutions, adhering to best practices and security protocols to protect sensitive research and engineering (R&E) data
Collaborate with multiple interagency teams to contribute to protecting the nation’s R&E technology ecosystem. This includes cross walking adversary technology status with our nation’s current research cadence and progress
Write code to interact with databases, develop database applications, integrate with Databricks, and potentially develop scripts and automation for MS Access using VBA and other relevant languages
Qualification
Required
BS or higher Degree required in a STEM field
Five years of experience in database architecture, design, and implementation is desired, including two years utilizing Databricks and demonstrated proficiency in MS Access development and maintenance, specifically VBA scripting
Current and active Secret Clearance Required and must be TS/SCI Clearance eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python and SQL. Experience with VBA for MS Access automation is essential
Strong understanding of database design principles, including data modeling, schema design, and database normalization
Experience with database management systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MS Access)
Experience with cloud-based databases and data warehousing solutions, including Amazon RDS, Google Cloud SQL, Microsoft Azure Database Services, and ideally cloud-based data lakes
Hands-on experience with Databricks, including cluster management, notebook development, and data pipeline creation
Experience with data governance, data quality, and data security best practices
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to be on-site for classified work and meetings
Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
Preferred
Experience with other languages like Java, Scala, PL/SQL, C++, C#, and HTML is a plus
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-12-20
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