Senior Database Developer

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Herndon, VA, USA
In-Office
50K-290K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Design, develop, and manage scalable database systems, data pipelines, structures, and load routines using AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, and SQL. Support application development through APIs, optimize relational data, and provide reporting with tools such as Power BI. Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders in an Agile environment. The role may also support AI and generative AI initiatives, cloud migration, containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure as code.
Summary Generated by Built In
Swift 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:
  • Designing, developing, and managing database systems, particularly focusing on AWS RDS for PostgreSQL and SQL databases
  • Managing data structures and load routines to support application development and support application users
  • Working with reporting tools like Power BI
  • Developing and interfacing with Application Program Interfaces (APIs), supporting application development teams, and leveraging AWS environments for database and application support
  • The ideal candidate will thrive in an Agile project management setting and possess a strong background in data management and processing
 
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated database experience preferably with PostgreSQL and SQL databases
  • Proficiency in working with views, triggers, and stored procedures
  • Strong knowledge of SQL scripting, database indexing, and optimization techniques
  • Experience in developing and interfacing with APIs
  • Experience in developing, creating, and modifying data structures and load routines for business use
  • Expertise in working with relational data, including cleansing, transforming, and processing structured data
  • Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
  • Experience working within an Agile project management framework
  • Proven experience collaborating with diverse teams, including client staff, IT customers, and technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
 
Desired Experience:
  • Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI and Generative AI models and algorithms
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve business challenges using AI technologies
  • Researching and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and GenAI
  • Experience with AWS Cloud Data Migration Services
  • Familiarity with Jira for project tracking and management
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
  • AWS certifications related to data engineering or architecture
 
Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark. 

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.


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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.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. 
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits. 

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Database experience, preferably with PostgreSQL and SQL databases
  • Proficiency with database views, triggers, and stored procedures
  • Strong knowledge of SQL scripting, database indexing, and optimization techniques
  • Experience developing and interfacing with APIs
  • Experience creating and modifying data structures and load routines for business use
  • Expertise working with relational data, including cleansing, transforming, and processing structured data
  • Knowledge of Amazon Web Services environments
  • Experience within an Agile project management framework
  • Experience collaborating with client staff, IT customers, and technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • US citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
  • Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI and generative AI models and algorithms
  • Experience using AI technologies to solve business challenges
  • Knowledge of AWS Cloud Data Migration Services
  • Familiarity with Jira
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Experience with Power BI or Tableau
  • AWS certification related to data engineering or architecture
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The Company
HQ: Herndon, Virginia
104 Employees

What We Do

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers, across the country and around the globe.

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