Data Architect

Job Description

Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Now Hiring: Senior Database Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA (On-site)

Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.

POS - 808

Emergent Technologies Inc., a veteran-owned technology company supporting mission-critical government programs, is seeking a Senior Database Engineer with deep expertise in database design, performance optimization, and data management. In this role, you will play a key part in designing secure, scalable database environments that support enterprise-level applications and cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Implementation: Architect and manage database systems aligned with evolving business and user requirements.

Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement optimization strategies.

Data Management: Develop and maintain schemas, tables, views, and data dictionaries; support data migration and transformation activities.

Backup & Recovery: Design and execute robust backup and recovery solutions to safeguard against data loss or corruption.

Collaboration: Partner with developers, system administrators, and analysts to ensure data consistency and support application development efforts.

Security Compliance: Secure databases against unauthorized access, ensuring adherence to relevant cybersecurity and compliance standards.

Documentation: Create and maintain clear technical documentation for database architecture, configurations, and performance metrics.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Bachelors or Masters degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in database engineering or administration

Strong experience with cloud databases, cross-domain solutions, and big data platforms

Proficiency in SQL and experience with leading database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex data problems and system performance issues

Ability to translate business requirements into efficient database designs and queries

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelors degree with 10+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, with recent experience in the last 2 years

Alternatively, 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise database engineering roles

Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures, data pipeline tools, and modern data storage frameworks

Why Join Emergent Technologies Inc.?

Engage in mission-critical IT programs that support national security

Join a team of top-tier engineers and technologists

Contribute to enterprise modernization efforts using cutting-edge database and cloud technologies

Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities in a veteran-owned, people-first organization

Full-time

Hybrid remote