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BAE Systems is looking for an experienced PostgreSQL Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a strong team supporting our government customer in Washington, DC. This position will provide the ability to make a significant impact to the mission while also allowing the candidate to grow their skills and career.

The ideal candidate will have a robust background in database administration, architecture, and PostgreSQL development. The SME will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of the unit s PostgreSQL databases.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design and implement database architectures that support business requirements and achieve high performance, availability, and security.

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases.

• Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.

• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and failover procedures.

• Assist in the design and development of data models and database solutions.

• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers.

• Provide guidance on database best practices to IT staff and other stakeholders.

• Ensure database infrastructure is up-to-date with the latest technology trends and security patches.

• Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures.

• Serve as the point of contact for database-related queries and technical support.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security.

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/SQL or similar procedural language.

• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.

• Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.

• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL.

• Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Engineer).

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with other database systems (e.g. Oracle and MSSQL)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $136620 - $232210

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Database Engineer (Principal) / PostgreSQL

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