Database Engineer III

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 Database Engineer III, you will provide technical expertise across the full database lifecycle—from design and development to optimization and implementation. You’ll take a leading role in defining database structures, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval, and contributing to system architecture decisions that support mission-critical operations.

You Will Excel In This Role If You Are:

• A data-focused problem solver who enjoys creating efficient, scalable database solutions
• Experienced in both relational and object-oriented database systems
• Comfortable translating complex requirements into structured, optimized database schemas
• Skilled at balancing performance, security, and usability in database design

A Day In The Life Consists Of:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of database solutions
• Developing and maintaining database parser and loading software
• Supporting data flow, information storage, retrieval, and analysis activities
• Translating requirements into database schemas through ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros
• Developing and updating complex queries and data manipulation procedures
• Contributing to system improvements, optimization, and maintenance planning
• Designing database structures that align with system architecture and performance goals
• Evaluating and making tradeoffs between data volume, user load, distribution, response times, retention, and security

Must Haves:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Five (5) 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

Nice To Haves:

• Proficiency in SQL, scripting, and database integration tools
• Experience with cloud-based database storage and retrieval solutions
• Familiarity with performance tuning and version control systems
• Understanding of data security, retention rules, and access controls

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 us.fitly.work. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.