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Job description
The Swift Group is hiring a Senior Database Developer — a full-time, based in Herndon, VA role. Apply directly on The Swift Group's careers page below.
Senior Database Developer
Location: Herndon, VA
Department: Enterprise IT
Location Type: IN_OFFICE
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We are looking for a skilled Senior Database Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, with a focus on AWS cloud services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications and analytics, ensuring efficient data flow and accessibility. The ideal candidate will thrive in an Agile project management setting and possess a strong background in data management and processing. The position is in Herndon, VA.
Responsibilities:
- Designing, developing, and managing database systems, particularly focusing on AWS RDS for PostgreSQL and SQL databases
- Managing data structures and load routines to support application development and support application users
- Working with reporting tools like Power BI
- Developing and interfacing with Application Program Interfaces (APIs), supporting application development teams, and leveraging AWS environments for database and application support
- The ideal candidate will thrive in an Agile project management setting and possess a strong background in data management and processing
Requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated database experience preferably with PostgreSQL and SQL databases
- Proficiency in working with views, triggers, and stored procedures
- Strong knowledge of SQL scripting, database indexing, and optimization techniques
- Experience in developing and interfacing with APIs
- Experience in developing, creating, and modifying data structures and load routines for business use
- Expertise in working with relational data, including cleansing, transforming, and processing structured data
- Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
- Experience working within an Agile project management framework
- Proven experience collaborating with diverse teams, including client staff, IT customers, and technical and non-technical stakeholders
- US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Desired Experience:
- Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI and Generative AI models and algorithms
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve business challenges using AI technologies
- Researching and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and GenAI
- Experience with AWS Cloud Data Migration Services
- Familiarity with Jira for project tracking and management
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
- AWS certifications related to data engineering or architecture
Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.
We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Senior Database Developer at The Swift Group?
The required skills for Senior Database Developer at The Swift Group include: PostgreSQL, SQL, AWS, API, Agile, Power BI, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, Tableau, JIRA.
What is the seniority level for Senior Database Developer at The Swift Group?
Senior Database Developer at The Swift Group is a Senior level position.
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