Database Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

We are currently looking for a Database Engineer for a 100% remote position on a large federal government project supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this role, you will join a collaborative Agile team of software engineers, DevOps engineers, business analysts, and technical stakeholders to design, administer, and optimize enterprise database solutions that support mission-critical healthcare applications. You will leverage PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, Azure, and automation tools to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing database environments.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases, including database architecture, schemas, tables, stored procedures, indexes, permissions, and other database objects.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance to ensure high availability, data integrity, scalability, and efficient query execution.
• Develop SQL queries, reports, materialized views, and database solutions to support https://app.breezy.hr/app/c/vetsez/positions/301d8a9501de01/edit/description#application development, analytics, and business reporting.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, replication, failover, and disaster recovery strategies for on-premises and cloud-based database environments.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, DevOps engineers, and technical stakeholders to design, implement, document, and support enterprise database solutions.
• Evaluate emerging database technologies, recommend process improvements, and support the continuous optimization of database infrastructure and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in database engineering, database administration, or a related role.
• Experience administering and optimizing PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience supporting cloud-based database environments within AWS and Azure.
• Experience implementing database migration, backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments and supporting CI/CD processes.
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL development, database performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages such as Java or Python.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms, including database deployment, administration, and management.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting legacy databases and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) database solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a remote environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other federal government agencies.
• Experience working within SAFe or Agile software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of advanced PostgreSQL features, including JSON, full-text search, PostGIS, WAL archiving, replication, and point-in-time recovery.
• AWS, Azure, MongoDB, or other database-related certifications are preferred.