Database Engineer - PT78

Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.

We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why' matters. At Platinum, we don't hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.

Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a seeking Database Engineer of varying levels of experience to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and subsequently operational environment. You will be a member of a project team responsible for designing and maintaining multiple DevOps pipelines integrating and deploying numerous components into the larger system infrastructure. Deployment will be across multiple networks into hybrid architectures consisting of both local and cloud infrastructures

•Optimize database performance by identifying and resolving inefficiencies.

•Ensure database configurations are properly managed through configuration management (CM) practices.

•Implement and manage performance testing tools, such as JMeter or alternatives, to prevent performance regressions.

•Collaborate with software and system engineers to ensure optimal integration and performance of the database systems.

•Support proactive database performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

•Must have a current/active TS/SCI or be able to obtain a clearance.

•Ability to work in both classified and unclassified environments on location 5 days a week.

•Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related discipline (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree).

•Minimum five (5) + years of experience in database engineering, database performance optimization, and configuration management.

•Strong understanding of database technologies and systems.

•Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or similar alternatives.

•Experience with version control systems for managing database configurations.

•Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Postgres, Mongo databases, Liquibase and SQL queries

•Experience with Java, SpringBoot, and Hibernate

•Experience with automated testing.

•Proficient in identifying database inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.

•Understanding of regression testing and performance monitoring tools.

•Ability to work in both classified and unclassified environments.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.