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AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 1 day ago

Database Developer Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$108K/yr - $181K/yr

5+ years exp

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology and Engineering. As a Database Developer Engineer, you will design, build, and manage robust database architecture, develop secure data pipelines, and collaborate with interagency teams to protect sensitive research and engineering data.

GovernmentInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement robust database architectures, incorporating advanced analytics and data processing, to meet organizational requirements for data storage, retrieval, and analysis

Leverage Databricks to build and deploy data pipelines, perform complex data transformations, and develop data-driven applications

Implement, deploy, and maintain databases on various platforms, including MS Access, ensuring performance, security, availability, and data integrity

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

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

Database ArchitectureDatabricksMS AccessProgramming PythonProgramming RProgramming SQLDatabase Management SystemsData GovernanceData SecurityVBA ScriptingCloud DatabasesCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationDetail-Oriented

Required

BS or higher Degree required in a STEM field

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)

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

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

Experience with other languages like Java, Scala, PL/SQL, C++, C#, and HTML is a plus

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