Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer – Active TS/SCI Required

Riptide Technology

. Lead design, implementation, and operations of high-performance PostgreSQL and Oracle Enterprise database infrastructures .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $225,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance PostgreSQL and Oracle database infrastructures, with a strong focus on spatial databases and Multi-INT data fusion. Proficient in cloud migration, data analysis, and providing operational support in complex environments.

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PostgreSQL AdministrationPostGIS Spatial Database ExpertiseDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II CertificationCloud Database Certification (AWS/Azure)Multi-INT Processing Experience

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Hard Skills

Database DesignData AnalysisAlgorithm DevelopmentQuery Performance MeasurementData Migration EngineeringConfiguration ManagementAutomated Data-Tagging MethodologiesWeb Services ImplementationSystems AssessmentSoftware Development Methodologies

Soft Skills

Training Documentation PreparationCustomer Presentation SupportTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PostgreSQLOracle DatabaseRHEL SystemsHA ClustersJSONBPgvectorAWS RDS/AuroraAzure Database for PostgreSQLDynatraceETL/ELT Optimization

Certifications & Qualifications

PostgreSQL Professional CertificationAWS/Azure Cloud Database Certification

Industry Keywords

Multi-INT Data FusionGeospatial IndexingTerrestrial and Space SurveillanceInformation AssuranceDoD Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLNode.jsOraclePostGISPostgresSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design, implementation, and operations of high-performance PostgreSQL and Oracle Enterprise database infrastructures
Support R&D, data analysis, and cloud migration initiatives for Naval Center for Spacecraft Technology programs
Install, manage, tune, secure, and optimize PostgreSQL across RHEL systems, bare-metal servers, HA clusters, and database appliances
Engineer migration paths from legacy relational data stores to PostgreSQL in IC/DoD Cloud environments
Develop and enhance Multi-INT data fusion and geographic tracking algorithms using PostGIS and spatial indexing
Analyze algorithms, measure query performance, trend active data, and report anomalies to the Government lead
Develop automated electronic emission pattern data-tagging methodologies
Build and maintain architectures for maritime data feeds, schedules, web extractors, and cloud environments
Implement long-term archives and queryable web services using JSONB and spatial extensions
Provide Echelon 2 operations and maintenance support for tactical and strategic data feeds
Prototype OWF or equivalent widgets and underlying data-access web services
Implement Object-Based Production and object aggregation algorithms for vessels, airplanes, and facilities
Perform systems assessments, engineering analyses, and quick-reaction studies
Prepare training documentation, instruct operators, and support demonstrations and customer presentations
Modify application codebases and maintain configuration-management baselines
Support network technology, equipment maintenance, account-creation scripts, and LAN/WAN connectivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science
Required to meet DoD 8570/8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II requirements
12+ years of experience applying software development methodologies and practices
12+ years of experience with relational database planning, design, development, testing, installation, and maintenance using PostgreSQL
4+ years of experience with spatial databases, specifically PostGIS and advanced geospatial indexing/querying within PostgreSQL
Experience across the full software development lifecycle supporting complex Multi-INT processing
Enterprise computing and architecture design capability for ground-based analysis systems
Ability to incorporate enterprise design, business process modeling, workflow implementation, and web-based/semantics-based development methodologies
Experience designing and implementing scalable PostgreSQL databases for disparate, multi-source data feeds and Multi-INT fusion products
Knowledge of terrestrial and space surveillance methodologies, sensor technologies, and capabilities
Experience producing technical and user documentation, training, system orientation, and SDLC consultation
US Citizenship
Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
4+ years of experience in an equivalent spatial technology may be considered equivalent
Desired: 5+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL administration, maintenance, and development experience
Desired: PostgreSQL Professional Certification or AWS/Azure Cloud Database Certification
Desired: Experience with pgvector, RAG pipelines, ArangoDB, multi-node PostgreSQL clusters, HA setups, AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, high-volume ingestion, ETL/ELT optimization, RBAC, RLS, pgBench, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, and Dynatrace

Benefits

Comp & perks

6 weeks PTO
Immediately fully vested 401k
Company contribution equal to 10% of salary
Paid training
100% Company paid Dental and Vision
Short and Long Term Disability insurance
Life Insurance