Job Description
An employer is looking for a Database Engineering Lead to sit 100% on site in Arlington, VA. This role will lead the engineering and architectural strategy for database modernization, secure APIs, and data pipelines while translating mission outcomes and Agile backlog priorities into technical delivery plans and sprint goals. The Technical Lead will design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure database architectures, modernize legacy systems across on prem and cloud environments, and drive DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, release management, and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform, Java, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL. In addition to hands-on technical leadership, this role will provide organizational and people leadership—defining long-term technical direction, mentoring and developing senior engineers, ensuring predictable delivery across Agile teams, and collaborating closely with product, business, and executive stakeholders.
Compensation:
$62/hr to $72/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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Required Skills & Experience
•Active TSSCI
•BA and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
•Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
•Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills
•Minimum of 10 years of hands-on technical experience in at least three of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps
• Demonstrated experience supporting database engineering, architecture, modernization, and Tier III technical support functions in complex enterprise environments
•Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices
•Experience with software development languages/environments such as: JavaScript, GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible Automation, Java, PSSQL, YAML, and Terraform
•Hands-on full-SDLC Agile Software Development experience, including full software lifecycle automation experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment
•Experience designing, building, and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools)
•Previous experience tracking projects in Jira or equivalent Agile Project Management software
•Experience with the following technologies:
o Gradle
o PowerShell
o Java Full Stack
o Oracle 19c
o Apache HTTP
o Apache Tomcat
o Webservices
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
•Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners
•Prior experience leading database modernization and transformation initiatives involving legacy-to-modern platform migration, cloud adoption, or hybrid enterprise environments.
•Experience in high-availability, mission-critical, or large-scale federal enterprise systems requiring strong reliability, performance, and security.
•Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for database architecture standards, engineering governance, integration, and technical problem resolution.
•Experience working in environments that require close coordination with government stakeholders, cross-functional technical teams, and multiple contractors.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.