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Database Engineer

Database Engineer

Pointer Technologies • Annapolis Junction, MD, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Pointer Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient database solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of our database systems. Your expertise will play a critical role in supporting data-driven decision-making across our mission space.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of database architecture, a passion for optimization, and a commitment to delivering robust data solutions. This person is diligent, works well with others, inspired to learn, driven by mission and practices effective communication.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable database systems for high-performance applications.
  • Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and schema design.
  • Develop and manage ETL pipelines to ensure seamless data flow and integration.
  • Collaborate with software developers, data scientists, and business teams to support data needs.
  • Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Perform regular backups, disaster recovery planning, and failover testing.
  • Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and provide on-call support as needed.
  • Research and implement emerging database technologies to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, database design, and normalization techniques.
  • Experience with data warehousing and ETL tools (e.g., Apache Nifi, Talend, Informatica).
  • Familiarity with cloud database solutions such as AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, or Azure SQL Database.
  • Knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization strategies.
  • Strong understanding of database security, backup, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Nice To Have

  • Experience with big data platforms like Snowflake, Redshift.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for database deployment.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Certification in database technologies (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  • Clearance

    TS / SCI clearance with polygraph required

    About Us

    Pointer Technologies is Mission Forward and Employee Owned.

    We leverage talented engineers and effective technologies to drive success in our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. We enable our nation to be capable, modernized, and anticipatory for the fight ahead - seen or unseen.

    Here are some of our core values :

    Employee Ownership

    At Pointer Technologies, all employees are eligible to be granted stock, making them a shareholder in the business. We want our employees to be as invested in our success as we are in theirs, and we believe that generously giving our employees a piece of the pie will encourage this. At Pointer, our employees are not only the foundation of our success - they get to share in our success.

    Transparency

    Since every employee at Pointer Technologies is a shareholder, we have an open book policy with our team. We hold quarterly all hands meetings where the business reports its contracts portfolio, growth strategy, and even financial health and projections with all employees.

    Talent

    At Pointer Technologies we don't just hire anybody - top tier talent is part of our brand. New candidates will face technical screenings to verify that they uphold our technical standards. Anybody who is offered a position at Pointer can know that they have earned the right to be a part of our team.

    Meaningful Work

    At Pointer Technologies we support work that is impactful to our nation’s National Security and Intelligence missions. Every single member of the Pointer Technologies team takes pride in knowing that the work that they do matters, and that it is making a positive and meaningful impact on our success as a nation.

    Benefits

  • Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Dental, vision, long-term & short-term disability and life insurance
  • 10% 401K matching with immediate vesting
  • 248 hours of PTO with the ability to flex higher or lower
  • Education and training budget of $5,250
  • Paid military leave
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Internal referral profit sharing
  • Employee Equity Program
  • Quarterly all hands to promote transparency
  • Paid company lunches
  • Culture building events and parties
  • The best company swag around
  • Learn more and find additional details on our benefits page.
  • ______

    Pointer Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other state or federal legally protected status.

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