Senior Database Developer, AWS Data Platforms

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. Own the database layer of a federal agency's enterprise data platform .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in database development and administration, focusing on physical design, query tuning, and data modeling within enterprise data platforms. Proficient in implementing access controls and automating data migration processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Database DevelopmentAmazon AuroraQuery TuningData ModelingApache Ranger

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Hard Skills

Database AdministrationPhysical DesignPartitioningIndexingPL/pgSQLSchema MigrationData ArchitectureS3 Load PatternsLogical Data ModelingEXPLAIN-Plan Tuning

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Amazon DynamoDBApache IcebergAWS Schema Conversion ToolNeptuneNeo4j

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Determination

Industry Keywords

Federal Information TechnologyHigh-Volume TransactionsAI-Assisted Developer Tooling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSDynamoDBNeo4jPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the database layer of a federal agency's enterprise data platform
Design the physical layer, including partitioning, indexing, and storage layout for large datasets
Tune queries and execution plans against high volumes
Build logical and physical data models within the wider platform architecture
Run schema migrations and Amazon S3 load patterns
Set Apache Ranger access controls
Automate migration and load patterns
Build access controls for a governed platform
Collaborate with developers, engineers, data scientists, architects, and strategists
Use AI tools to help implement, test, and improve owned components while reviewing and testing their output
Contribute to the firm's capabilities, tools, and lines of business across assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least seven years of database development and administration experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience with Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible), DynamoDB, and Apache Iceberg tables on S3
Physical design for large datasets, including partitioning, indexing, and storage layout
Query and EXPLAIN-plan tuning on large datasets
Logical and physical data modeling
Database-architecture design within an established enterprise data platform
PL/pgSQL stored procedures and S3 load patterns into relational and Iceberg stores
Basic proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
Initial engagement requires United States citizenship
Ability to obtain a Public Trust determination
Preferred: schema migration tooling, including AWS Schema Conversion Tool
Preferred: access controls using Apache Ranger
Preferred: Neptune or Neo4j
Preferred: federal information technology or high-volume transaction experience
Preferred: familiarity with AI-assisted developer tooling

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