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General Description:

We are seeking a Database Engineer to join our Computational Physics division, where our Data Platform team provides database support services to both software engineers and physicists.

In this role, you will work closely with developers and researchers, maintaining and improving database infrastructure, optimizing queries, and ensuring consistent, scalable data interaction.


Essential Duties:

Maintain and improve database schema

Monitor and tune database performance

Manage data integrity across air-gapped networks

Maintain and improve infrastructure-as-code toolchain

Collaborate with software engineers and researchers to optimize workflows

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic planning


Required Skills:  

Relational database schema design

SQL optimization

Microsoft SQL Server or similar RDBMS

MSSQL Data Tier Applications is desired

Python or similar scripting language is desired

SQLAlchemy ORM is desired

Data Warehousing is desired

CI/CD Pipelines is desired

PowerShell & Bash is desired

Docker is desired


Required Education:

BS in computer science or related filed or equivalent experience + 3-5 years experience


Special Requirements:

This is an on-site position due to the need to work with air-gapped networks and sensitive information. US Citizenship.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance as required.


Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,715 - $150,895 + bonus + benefits.

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We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 


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