Database Engineer- Secret Clearance Eligible (PostgreSQL)

TL;DR

Database Engineer (PostgreSQL): Designing and optimizing PostgreSQL database architectures for mission-critical DoD and commercial systems with an accent on scalability, security, and high performance. Focus on SQL query optimization, automating database operations via IaC, and ensuring data integrity for high-reliability environments.

Location: Hybrid Remote (Littleton, CO). US Citizenship required. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance required.

Salary: $105,000–$140,000

Company

hirify.global builds mission-critical systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other commercial customers.

What you will do

• Design and maintain PostgreSQL database architectures to support application and analytical workloads.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database functions for high performance.
• Ensure data integrity and security, including backups, disaster recovery, and access controls.
• Monitor and tune database performance using tools like pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, and pgBadger.
• Automate database operations through CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide on-call support for critical database incidents.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation.
• Travel requirement: up to 25%.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical systems for the DoD.