Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science or related field
Minimum 10 years in database engineering or related domain
Experience with enterprise-level PostgreSQL in Linux environments
Proficient in SQL, Python, and shell scripting
Familiar with both RDBMS and NoSQL solutions
Responsibilities
Design database architecture solutions
Develop and implement databases
Analyze and maintain operational databases
Add features to operational systems
Test databases with real data
Research and incorporate new technologies
Work independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance
Flexible reimbursement spending accounts
Immediate participation and vesting in the company's ESOP and 401(k) Plan
Employer contributions to RRC's ESOP
Employer matching contributions to 401(k)
Full Job Description
Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee-owned company, is seeking an Advanced Database Engineer to work with a multidisciplinary team to create robust solutions to challenging signal processing, geolocation, and communication problems. This position requires strong organizational skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
What are the primary responsibilities in the Advanced Database Engineer position?
Core responsibilities include designing database architecture solutions, developing and implementing databases, analyzing and maintaining operational databases, and adding new features to operational systems. This will include testing with real data and providing support to front-line customer facilities. A key responsibility is staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies and experimenting with new technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into RRC projects. You're encouraged and expected to propose things that you believe will improve the applications and frameworks you're working in. The ability to work unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a must.
What required background will make you successful?
Current TS/SCI Clearance
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 10 years of experience in database engineering, database administration, data management, or software development supporting an engineering-related domain
Demonstrated experience with deploying, administrating, managing, and scaling enterprise-level PostgreSQL database systems in Linux environments
Proficient in SQL, Python, and shell scripting in Linux environments
Experience with PostgreSQL database tuning, backup, recovery, and fail-over concepts in an enterprise-level environment
Demonstrated experience with large data management, data pipeline, and ETL concepts
In addition to PostgreSQL, demonstrated hands-on experience with enterprise implementations using one or more RDBMS and NoSQL database software solutions, such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, Citus Data, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Couchbase, Cassandra, or Redis
Demonstrated ability to design software systems to ensure they achieve functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements
Preferred skills:
Security+ certification
DevOps and Cloud computing experience (Gitlab, CI/CD, CVE mitigations, Docker, Kubernetes, and PIP)
Experience with developing spatial database solutions supporting GIS software such as QGIS, PostGIS, Geoserver, and ArcGIS
Experience with Agile software development processes
Experience with one or more of the following: Python, C++, Golang, Rust, or Java,
Experience with AL/ML development
Experience building dashboards using Grafana and/or Kabana
Experience with implementing and managing RDBMS databases using Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions, such as Everpure, NetApp, or EMC
Familiarity with developing backend REST APIs using JavaScript frameworks and/or Python frameworks
Familiarity with frontend Web development using JavaScript frameworks including Vue, React, and/or Angular
Familiarity with modern software engineering practices for testability and readability
Ability to mentor other engineers and provide technical advice to project leaders
Where is the position located?
This position can be located at our Chantilly, VA; Centennial, CO or Tucson, Arizona Headquarters.
*The likely salary range for this position is $167,000 to $205,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
What benefits does RRC offer?
100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
Immediate participation and vesting in the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
Employer contributions to RRC's ESOP
Employer matching contributions to the company's 401( k) Plan
Employer discretionary contributions to the company's 401(k) Plan
