: Database Engineer (Principal )

Seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead our database team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in database administration, architecture, and PostgreSQL development. The SME will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of the unit’s PostgreSQL databases.

Responsibilities and Duties: • Design and implement database architectures that support business requirements and achieve high performance, availability, and security. • Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases. • Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies. • Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and failover procedures. • Assist in the design and development of data models and database solutions. • Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers. • Provide guidance on database best practices to IT staff and other stakeholders. • Ensure database infrastructure is up-to-date with the latest technology trends and security patches. • Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures. • Serve as the point of contact for database-related queries and technical support.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: ● Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

● Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience

● Required Technical Skills: • Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security. • Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/pgSQL or similar procedural language. • Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding. • Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl. • Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL. • Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

● Security Clearance Level: TS

● Required Skills and Abilities: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security. • Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/pgSQL or similar procedural language. • Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding. • Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl. • Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL. • Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

● Preferred Skills: PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Engineer). • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). • Familiarity with other database systems (e.g. Oracle and MSSQL

Location: onsite ●**US Citizenship Required -

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: ● 401K with company match ● Comprehensive health and wellness packages ● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career ● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications ● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from ● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $176,446 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA DC Washington