Database Developer

We are building a team for one of the U.S. Federal Government's largest technology modernization programs, underpinning the U.S. capital markets.

Built on AWS and leveraging an AI-powered software engineering platform, this program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with next-generation AI, Agentic AI, cloud technologies, and AI-driven engineering.

If you are looking for technically challenging work, exceptional learning, and a résumé-defining opportunity with national impact, I would love to connect.

Job Title: Database Developer

Position Type:

Full- time

Location:

Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required

Days Remote:

3 days remote

Position Summary:

The Database Developer designs and builds the data layer for a high-volume filing platform. This role develops database schemas, queries, and data pipelines using AWS data services, optimizes database and query performance, and supports data integrity, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement database schemas, stored procedures, and queries.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Optimize query and database performance for high-volume workloads.
• Support data modeling using AWS data services, including Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, and S3.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with developers and data architects on data access patterns.
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling for query and pipeline development.

Minimum Experience:

• 3+ years of database development experience.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases on AWS.
• Experience with performance tuning and data security.
• Strong SQL and data-modeling experience.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong SQL skills.
• Strong data-modeling skills.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases on AWS.
• Understanding of database and query performance tuning.
• Understanding of data security.

Non-technical Requirements:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and self-start.
• Adaptability and flexibility as priorities shift.
• Willingness to collaborate, receive feedback, and respond to client requests.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Clearance.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with AWS data services, including Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
• Federal IT experience.
• High-volume transaction experience.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted data tooling.