Senior SQL Database Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

Description

Title: Senior SQL Database Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Terms: Full-time

Salary: 145-165 DOE

Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Travel: <10%

Position Description

Revolutional is seeking a Senior SQL Database Engineer to support the Dept. of State IDEA program who is ready to leverage their expertise to drive data infrastructure forward. This influential role demands mastery in database architecture, dimensional data modeling, SQL, and database programming. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of enterprise data management policies, Cloud, and DevOps principles, coupled with the exceptional communication skills required to lead information discovery sessions and map complex technical requirements in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Your impact will be immediate: you will oversee the full lifecycle management of massive datasets, serving as the ultimate guardian of data quality, security, integrity, and availability. You will take ownership of database tuning and performance optimization, proactively identifying and implementing improvements to mission-critical systems. This role includes a vital leadership component, requiring you to mentor and guide a team in transforming complex data into meaningful business intelligence. Be prepared to provide comprehensive 24x7 support while adhering to an onsite core hours requirement.

What You'll Do: 

• Create, modify, and maintain large datasets.
• Ensure data delivery, quality, and security are tightly maintained and implemented.
• Apply leading-edge principles to ensure data integrity, availability, and security.
• Implement database tuning and performance optimization.
• Mentor and guide a team to turn data into meaningful information.
• Identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in mission-critical databases.
• 24x7 Support.  Onsite requirement for core hours.

What You Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in database engineering.
• Knowledge of ETL, SQL, MS Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with enterprise data management policies, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with database implementations, database language theory, database design, SQL, and database programming.
• Experience with dimensional data modeling and schema design for data warehouses.
• Experience facilitating information discovery sessions with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts.
• Ability to assist in mapping business and technical architecture to requirements.
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in Database Architecture and Design.
• Familiarity with Cloud and DevOps principles (AWS preferred, Azure secondary).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have (Differentiator Qualifications)

• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in System Architecture and Design.
• Experience with Cloud and DevOps principles.
• Knowledge of Jira, Project, and Visio.
• Knowledge of State Department environments and standards.
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification.

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Here at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day.  Some of these recognitions include:  

• Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
• Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
• Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
• A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
• A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company 
• Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
• Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family!   In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

• Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans 
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options 
• 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
• 5% 401(k) company matching
• Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
• Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities 
• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more! 

Check out our Revolutional | LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!   

Revolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job.  If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.