Senior Database Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at

Your Mission

As a Senior Database Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of complex database systems that drive mission success. You’ll oversee the architecture, implementation, and performance of data solutions—ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability across the enterprise.

• A strategic thinker who can translate business needs into advanced data solutions
• Skilled in both relational and object-oriented database design
• Confident leading database development efforts across multiple environments
• Experienced in balancing performance, scalability, and security in large-scale systems

• Leading database design, development, and implementation across multiple projects
• Directing the creation of database parser and loading software
• Designing and optimizing complex database structures that align with system architecture
• Managing data flow, storage, retrieval, and analysis to support mission-critical operations
• Directing the translation of requirements into database schemas using scripts, queries, and macros
• Overseeing the development of cloud-based database systems using Open Database Connectivity
• Guiding performance tuning, version control, and configuration management best practices
• Evaluating and directing improvements to database processes, storage efficiency, and reliability

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) additional years of DBE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

• Advanced experience with cloud-based and distributed database environments
• Strong understanding of database performance optimization and data governance
• Experience with version control, configuration management, and CI/CD integration
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers in database best practices

ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.

Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.

If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.