Database Engineer

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

. Design scalable, secure, and highly available cloud database solutions .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudETLPythonSparkSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design scalable, secure, and highly available cloud database solutions
Perform relational data modeling and schema design for large-scale migration initiatives
Evaluate and implement database technologies, including distributed SQL databases in hybrid cloud environments
Execute structured data migration pipelines across dev-test, pre-production, and production environments
Migrate on-premises relational databases to cloud-based platforms while ensuring data integrity, minimal downtime, and performance parity
Manage data staging through cloud object storage and coordinate pipeline progression across environments
Monitor database performance using cloud-native and third-party tools
Identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-volume environments
Implement indexing, partitioning, and query optimization strategies to meet performance SLAs
Implement access controls, encryption, and auditing while maintaining compliance with data protection regulations such as HIPAA and HL7
Review and update security policies
Validate migrated data for accuracy, completeness, and structural integrity
Develop and execute test data strategies, including synthetic data generation
Develop and maintain ETL notebooks and workflows for initial and incremental data loads
Automate data transformation, format conversion, and pipeline orchestration
Develop scripts for synthetic data generation, routine maintenance, and monitoring
Build and maintain data pipelines using Databricks notebooks and Apache Spark
Manage data flow from source systems through cloud object storage staging into target database environments
Load synthetic data into containerized local database instances for pipeline validation
Monitor and optimize database resource usage and recommend right-sizing and cost-saving measures
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, security specialists, and business analysts to deliver API products aligned with federal standards and objectives
Support the mission of improving veteran experiences through digital innovation, compliance, and API development best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Hands-on experience with relational databases including SQL Server and distributed SQL platforms such as CockroachDB
Familiarity with Amazon RDS or equivalent cloud-managed database services
Strong ability to query, design, and architect databases for performance and scalability
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and cloud-native database services
Familiarity with distributed SQL or NewSQL database platforms
Experience with columnar and open table formats such as Parquet and Delta Parquet
Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, Bash, and Python
Proficiency in Python for data engineering tasks including pipeline development, data transformation, and test data generation
Experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data transformation and pipeline execution
Experience developing and maintaining ETL workflows using Databricks or a comparable notebook-based data platform
Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data governance standards
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
US Citizenship because of clearance requirement
Strong organizational skills
Active VA Public Trust preferred
Prior experience with VA data systems or federal health data infrastructure preferred
Experience with hybrid cloud architectures spanning multiple providers preferred
Databricks certification or equivalent data platform certification preferred
Prior successful experience working in a remote environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
Matching 401K and profit sharing
Paid time off
Training time for personal development
Flexible spending accounts
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
Education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
Employee recognition programs
Referral programs
Spot bonuses
Other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family