Database Designer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Database Designer in the United States.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to design and implement a modernized, high-performance Oracle database environment that consolidates multiple legacy systems into a unified platform. The Database Designer will play a key role in creating secure, cloud-native architectures, supporting seamless data migration, and enabling reliable operations for millions of end-users. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, data architects, and security engineers to ensure database solutions align with federal security standards and enterprise modernization goals. This position blends hands-on technical work with strategic design, providing high visibility in a mission-critical government program.

Accountabilities

As a Database Designer, you will:

• Design and implement consolidated Oracle database schemas that unify data from multiple legacy subsystems.
• Develop detailed entity-relationship diagrams, define data types, and establish indexing strategies for high-performance operations.
• Support data mapping and ETL activities to ensure smooth migration from legacy systems to the modernized database.
• Participate in Agile development cycles including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and integrated testing.
• Collaborate with application developers, security engineers, and system administrators to ensure database integration supports overall program goals.
• Implement database access controls and encryption solutions following Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and federal security standards.
• Contribute to technical documentation including data dictionaries, schema specifications, and migration procedures.
• Support code reviews, database testing, and deployment processes following established DevSecOps pipelines.

Candidates should have:

• US citizenship and eligibility for Public Trust or IT II Security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Database Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in database design, development, or administration.
• Security+ CE or IAT Level II certification.
• Proficiency with Oracle database systems, SQL/PLSQL development, relational database design, normalization, and indexing strategies.
• Familiarity with data modeling, entity-relationship diagrams, and ETL processes for data migration.
• Understanding of database security, access control, encryption, and compliance with federal and DoD standards.
• Basic experience with Agile development tools (Jira, GitLab, ServiceNow) and maintaining technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced Agile environments and adapt to evolving technical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-native database architectures and Microsoft Azure environments.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP IL5 hosting requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of DoD pay and accounting systems or other government financial systems.
• Experience with ETL tools such as Oracle GoldenGate or Apache NiFi.
• Understanding of NIST SP 800-53 security controls, RMF framework, and containerized database deployments.
• Familiarity with SFIS and SLOA standards.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact, mission-critical government modernization program.
• Exposure to advanced cloud, database, and security technologies.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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