RBR-Technologies has an immediately available opening for a Database Engineer to work on a key program supporting the U.S. Department of State to help develop a modernized database architecture in an effort to align with modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities- Research, evaluate, and recommend future database platforms, tools, and architecture patterns, including high-availability, hybrid-cloud, in-memory, and emerging data technologies.
- Test database architecture solutions that improve scalability, resilience, security, and performance.
- Assist in establishing database architecture standards, policies, and best practices across legacy and modernized environments.
- Support transition of legacy databases to modernized architectures while enabling coexistence across on-premises and cloud ecosystems.
- Help design sustainable enterprise data models, schemas, data structures, and modernized storage patterns such as data lakes and NoSQL where appropriate.
- Continuously improve database replication architecture and standards using approved tools and best practices.
- Design and implement data interfaces within the Department of State and with external agency partners.
- Gather, define, and refine database and reporting requirements for internal and external users.
- Maintain enterprise architecture documentation and technical artifacts, including data models, SOPs, installation guides, and related engineering documentation.
- Ensure sensitive data is properly handled, including sanitization of PII for non-production environments and alignment with security and operational requirements.
Basic Qualifications- Active Top Secret security clearance
- This position can be hired at the junior, mid or senior level (see below)
- Junior level: 1-2 years related experience coupled with Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or a related field
- Mid- level: 4-5 years related experience coupled with Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or a related field
- Sr. level: 8-10 years related experience coupled with Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or a related field
- Hands-on technical experience in at least one of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, .NET, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps.
- Demonstrated experience supporting database engineering, architecture, modernization, and Tier III technical support functions in complex enterprise environments.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in high-availability, mission-critical, or large-scale federal enterprise systems requiring strong reliability, performance, and security.
- Experience working in environments that require close coordination with government stakeholders, cross-functional technical teams, and multiple contractors.
A career at RBR-Technologies doesn't mean you have to make sacrifices in other areas of your life.
- Best in class health benefits plan
- Generous 401k with matching
- Flexible work policies and schedules (dependent upon contract)
- Generous Paid Time Off + All Federal Holidays
- Special paid leave for: Bereavement, Voting, Military, and more
- Paid Volunteer Hours for Community Outreach
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family-Friendly Company Paid Events
- Annual Pet Insurance Benefit
