Database Developer, TS/SCI with Poly required

$152,737 - $206,645/Yr

GD Information Technology, Inc. - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chantilly, VA

10,001+ employees

About the position

As a Database Developer at GDIT, you will deliver insights that help clients turn data into actionable solutions, addressing big-data challenges and advancing their missions. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions, with a focus on modernizing legacy systems and ensuring the security and efficiency of database operations. You will work in a collaborative agile environment, contributing to transformative projects that have a meaningful impact on both client missions and your career.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software-based solutions for clients.
• Collaborate in an agile environment to modernize legacy tools and processes.
• Build and manage pipelines for database deployments using DevOps practices.
• Implement and maintain high-availability REST API services.
• Automate API documentation and ensure it evolves with the API.
• Conduct unit testing and apply test-driven development (TDD) methodologies.
• Work with various database platforms including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.
• Utilize AWS cloud services for data storage and processing.
• Debug complex issues and provide problem-solving solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of related experience in database development and software engineering.
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services such as S3, RDS, SNS, and SQS.
• Strong understanding of DevOps processes and tools for CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in database platforms and design, particularly PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.
• Experience with ETL tools and big data movement processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, TypeScript, and JavaScript.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with frontend development using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerization.
• Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools like Git, Jenkins, and Ansible.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life and accidental death insurance