Senior Database Engineer

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Washington, DC
Senior level
Software
The Role
As a Senior Database Engineer, you will manage, scale, and ensure the performance of database systems. Responsibilities include analyzing solutions, designing core database infrastructure, developing automation tools, and leading projects in a collaborative environment to strengthen database availability and efficiency.
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Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction.  

Position: Senior Database Engineer
Location: Washington DC – Fully Onsite
Clearance: Top Secret with SCI

We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Database Engineer to join our team, playing a pivotal role in scaling our database systems for global expansion. In this role, you’ll ensure our databases are robust, efficient, and scalable, supporting many concurrent users.
You’ll leverage your expertise in database management, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead projects to enhance our database infrastructure. Your work will directly contribute to our mission of providing exceptionalsoftware, ensuring high availability and performance of our systems.
If you’re passionate about databases and seek a challenging role in a dynamic environment, join us in shaping the future of diplomatic technology.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the availability, scalability, and performance of the company’s database systems
  • Analyze solutions and implement best practices for database management
  • Design, build, and maintain core database infrastructure
  • Plan and manage the capacity of database infrastructure
  • Develop tools and automation to simplify database operations
  • Collaborate on production changes and incident mitigation
  • Provide database expertise to engineering teams
  • Lead database-related projects, ensuring timely delivery

Requirements and skills

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Analytical skills with experience in troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
  • Independent project delivery and passion for cloud technologies and automation
  • 5+ years of experience with relational databases in production environments
  • Data modeling and structure design expertise
  • Experience with major cloud providers (GCP, AWS preferred)
  • Proficiency in SQL, PostgreSQL internals, and Linux systems
  • Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Go, Java, C++)
  • Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (Ansible, Terraform)
  • Experience in Data Migration

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Here at Harmonia we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day.  Some of these recognitions include:  

  • Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
  • Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
  • Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
  • A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
  • A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company 
  • Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
  • Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
  • Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family!   In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

  • Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans w/ Wellness Incentives for employees and family
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options 
  • 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • Veterans Cohort
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dollar-for-dollar 501(c)(3) donation matching
  • Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
  • Paid holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Adoption Expense Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities and paid training days
  • Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program for employee and family
  • Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more! 

Check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!   

Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job.  If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact [email protected].  

Top Skills

C++
Go
Java
Postgres
Python
SQL
The Company
HQ: Blacksburg, VA
236 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Harmonia (www.harmonia.com) is a rapidly growing, award-winning, woman-owned company delivering cutting edge innovative technology solutions to federal agencies and commercial clients. We have been on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US for 11 years, were selected to be on the Fed 100 in 2018, and have been repeatedly named to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 and the Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100. Every bit of our success is the result of a team of incredibly talented, dedicated and focused professionals who are the heart and soul of Harmonia!

With offices across the country, Harmonia offers competitive compensation and a dynamic, productive work environment. Benefits include gym/ wellness reimbursement, employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, 5% 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.

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