Software Engineer - Database Specialist

Job Title : Software Engineer – Database Specialist

Job Location : Reston, Virginia

Eligibility / Clearance : U.S. Citizen with active TS / SCI clearance and

ability to pass a CI polygraph.

Job Description :

We are seeking a Software Engineer – Database specialist IV candidate to

support an Intelligence Community customer in the Washington D.C.,

Maryland, and Virginia area. The candidate will be responsible for

programming in a variety of coding languages and have been exposed to

front and backend technologies. The candidate must be familiar with SQL

Server administration, performance tuning, and security compliance with

contributing to the software development process and adhere to standards

and best-practices. From the inception of a particular functionality

via a request from the customer to the formal quality testing and

customer training for the final product, the Software Engineer will see

a project through from start to finish. The candidate will work the

project through the process from developing software requirements to

implementation to testing and debugging to get the final product. Once

the final product has been completed, create support and troubleshooting

documentation and lead training sessions for the customer.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to) :

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of

database-driven solutions in support of enterprise applications.

• Administer, install, configure, and monitor SQL Server environments

on-premises and cloud).

• Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and

security hardening for mission-critical databases.

• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and high

availability solutions.

• Apply DoD STIGs and SCAP compliance to database and application

environments.

• Collaborate with software engineers, system admins, and analysts to

design and implement scalable solutions.

• Develop and support application components using .NET technologies

ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET) and integrate with SQL databases.

• Create and maintain technical documentation : SOPs, STPs, system

admin guides, and user manuals.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Python) for

database and application tasks.

• Provide end-user support, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor

junior team members.

Requirements :

• 8+ years of experience in SQL Server database administration

design, performance, maintenance, security).

• 3+ years of software development experience with .NET stack

ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET).

• Experience with AWS Cloud (RDS, EC2, S3, or related).
• Strong background in STIG / SCAP compliance and database security

practices.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience with disaster recovery and high availability

HA / DR) strategies.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to work

independently and collaboratively.

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and Integration

Services (SSIS).

• Experience with an AGILE methodology.
• Familiarity with Oracle or PostgreSQL databases.
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.
• Prior experience with financial systems or government business

systems.

Education :

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related

field.

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal

employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment

without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy,

national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic

information, or mental or physical disability