Database Developer

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. Own queries, stored procedures, views, and logical data models for an assigned part of a federal agency's enterprise data platform .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in database development, particularly with Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB, focusing on schema design, query optimization, and data integration. Proficient in SQL and data modeling, ensuring performance and security within federal agency data platforms.

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Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-Compatible)SQL Query DevelopmentAmazon DynamoDB Data ModelingETL and ELT DevelopmentData Security Controls

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Hard Skills

Database DevelopmentSchema DesignStored ProceduresQuery TuningData ModelingRelational DesignNormalizationData IntegrationPerformance TuningData Loading

Soft Skills

Proficiency in WritingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Amazon S3ODBCJDBC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreePublic Trust Determination

Industry Keywords

Federal AgencyData SecurityAccess ManagementAuditingGoverned Access

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDynamoDBETLPostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own queries, stored procedures, views, and logical data models for an assigned part of a federal agency's enterprise data platform
Build SQL queries, stored procedures, and views in Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible)
Work across Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon S3
Design logical data models and database schemas
Tune queries and build S3 data loads and connectivity under governed access
Ensure assigned database components are accurate and performant
Automate data loads and checks previously run manually
Build models that continue working as the platform grows
Own assigned database work from design through maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of database development experience
Bachelor's degree
Working expertise with Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible), including schema design, stored procedures and functions, and indexing
Experience with Amazon DynamoDB, including data modeling and Global and Local Secondary Indexes (GSIs and LSIs)
SQL across complex queries, views, stored procedures, and functions, plus relational design, normalization, and data modeling
Query and performance tuning across slow queries, indexing, and execution plans
ETL and ELT development and data integration across AWS data services, including Aurora, DynamoDB, and S3
Experience working within data security controls, including encryption, access management, and auditing
Data loading from S3 into platform stores, plus ODBC and JDBC
Logical data modeling and database-design decisions within an established platform architecture
Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
United States citizenship
Ability to obtain a Public Trust determination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums
Employer-paid life, accidental death, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) matched 100% up to 4% of salary, vesting immediately
Unlimited paid time off
Sponsored professional certifications and continuing education
Extensive onboarding
Rotation across functions to expand skills and perspective
Collaboration with developers, engineers, data scientists, architects, and strategists