Database Admin/Developer - Rockville - Precise Software Solutions, Inc.

Description

Position Summary

As a Senior Database Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing efficient data solutions for large, highly transactional enterprise systems. You will be responsible for architecting cloud database solutions, writing programming scripts, creating database structures, and ensuring secure, reliable data backup and recovery. This role requires strong expertise in SQL, database engineering principles, and cloud-based data platforms, along with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud database solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Optimize database performance through efficient data models, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security through governance, access controls, encryption, and disaster recovery practices.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, analysts, customers, and stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions.
• Conduct technology assessments and support modernization initiatives.
• Manage user access, secure systems, and implement recovery techniques for system breaches.
• Operate across organizational and technical silos to promote shared data architecture approaches.
• Define and implement data architecture supporting diverse business processes and projects.
• Provide technical support and training to IT personnel.
• Maintain accurate documentation of data architecture, design, and development processes.
• Design databases according to approved architectural standards to improve overall system performance.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise database design, data modeling, schema development, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and managed database services.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL.
• Working knowledge of PL/SQL, scripting, and database job automation.
• Familiarity with Linux, UNIX, Oracle, Microsoft Access, and database administration tools.
• Understanding of data governance, data security, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related discipline with 10+ years of professional experience, or 8+ years with a related Master's degree.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in related technical fields.
• Broad IT knowledge with deep expertise in one or more areas such as database design, cloud, DevSecOps, microservices, SOA, identity and access management, or high-availability infrastructure.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to multitask effectively.
• Ability to produce results in a collaborative environment.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Interest in working in a small, growing, and highly adaptive company environment.

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is a mission-focused technology services company delivering secure digital platforms, infrastructure, and operational IT services to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3-appraised company, Precise partners with agency technology leaders and solution providers to design, build, operate, and modernize enterprise IT solutions that support critical public missions combining agility, innovation, and performance to deliver measurable results.
Precise specializes in cloud and hybrid infrastructure, platform engineering, security operations and compliance, application modernization, and data platforms and analytics. The company is known for its agile, delivery-driven approach and innovative engineering practices, applying operational rigor and performance-focused execution to improve system resilience, security, and scalability across complex government environments.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) including High-Deductible Health plan where company pays 100% of the deductible for your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays + 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Precise Software Solutions is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.