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Senior Database Engineer - Chenega Corporation
Software Engineer
Lead the modernization of mission‑critical enterprise applications and data platforms, driving performance, scalability, and cloud migration using SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and AWS.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement scalable database solutions for large‑scale government operations.
- Lead performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Drive modernization initiatives, including migration to cloud platforms (AWS) and adoption of new data technologies.
- Collaborate with application developers, data scientists, and security teams to enforce best practices and compliance.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on database architecture and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise database engineering with deep expertise in SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
- Proven track record of large‑scale database migrations and performance optimization.
- Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data warehousing, and cloud services (AWS).
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.
- Effective communication skills and experience leading cross‑functional teams.
Skills
sqlpostgresqloracleaws