Database Engineer

Summary

Join Dev Technology as a Database Administrator to design, optimize, and manage our database systems. You will leverage your expertise in PostgreSQL and AWS RDS/DMS, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security. Responsibilities include query optimization, performance tuning, database monitoring, and collaboration with development teams. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of PostgreSQL experience, strong AWS RDS/DMS skills, and proficiency in SQL and scripting. Experience with AWS data services (Kinesis, EventBridge, etc.) is highly desirable. Dev Technology offers a competitive salary, generous time off, flexible work schedules, remote work options, career development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL, including advanced query optimization and performance tuning
• Strong knowledge of indexing strategies, query execution plans, and database internals
• Experience managing AWS RDS for PostgreSQL in production environments
• Hands-on experience with AWS DMS for data migration and replication
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/pgSQL, and scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation
• Strong experience with database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize database performance under real-world constraints
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to receive and maintain a public trust

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL databases ensuring high availability, reliability, and security
• Perform query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning to enhance database efficiency
• Manage database monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning to ensure optimal performance
• Work with AWS RDS for database deployment, maintenance, and automation
• Utilize AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for database migration and replication
• Collaborate with development teams to implement best practices for data modeling, schema design, and ETL processes
• Work with AWS data services such as Kinesis, EventBridge, Athena, Glue, and Firehose to support data processing and analytics
• Develop and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for mission-critical systems
• Ensure database security, compliance, and governance following industry standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS data services (Kinesis, EventBridge, Athena, Glue, Firehose)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Redis, etc.) in AWS environments
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices for database deployments
• Current DHS public trust preferred or DOD top secret with a current BI within the last 3 years

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts