Senior Database Developer
The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe. We are looking for a skilled Senior Database Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, with a focus on AWS cloud services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications and analytics, ensuring efficient data flow and accessibility. The ideal candidate will thrive in an Agile project management setting and possess a strong background in data management and processing. The position is in Herndon, VA.
Responsibilities :
- Design and implement robust data pipelines and ETL processes to ingest, transform, and load data from diverse sources into data warehouses
- Develop and maintain data models and schemas to support analytics and reporting needs
- Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and analysts to integrate data solutions into applications and workflows
- Optimize data storage and retrieval for performance and scalability
- Ensure data quality and integrity through validation, testing, and monitoring
- Implement data security and compliance measures in accordance with organizational policies
- Utilize AWS services such as S3 and RDS for data storage and processing
- Develop APIs and interfaces to facilitate data access and integration
- Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning and reviews
- Document data engineering processes, architectures, and best practices
Requirements :
5+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related fields.Strong experience with SQL and relational databases, particularly PostgreSQLExpertise with SQL scripting, database indexing, and optimization techniquesProficient in working with views, triggers, and stored proceduresExperience in developing, creating, and modifying data structures and load routines for business useHands-on experience with AWS data services (e.g., S3, RDS, Glue, Redshift)Familiarity with data modeling, ETL development, and data warehousing conceptsExperience with API development and integrationKnowledge of data security and compliance standardsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholdersUS Citizenship and an active TS / SCI with Polygraph security clearance requiredDesired Experience :
Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI and Generative AI models and algorithmsExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve business challenges using AI technologiesResearching and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and GenAIExperience with AWS Cloud Data Migration ServicesFamiliarity with Jira for project tracking and managementFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and KubernetesKnowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormationExperience with data visualization tools like Power BI or TableauAWS certifications related to data engineering or architecturePay Range : $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.