
Senior Database Administrator/Developer
LightFeather is seeking a Senior Database Administrator/Developer who will manage and optimize critical SQL Server databases supporting national registry operations for a federal agency. This role requires expertise in database administration, performance tuning, and data security, as well as the ability to support complex data processing operations and API integrations for mission-critical government systems.
This role provides the opportunity to work with large-scale database systems that support federal financial regulatory operations, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable data management solutions.
- Location: Remote with preference for Silver Spring, MD area candidates
- Job Type: Full Time
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
- Clearance Requirement: Public Trust or higher preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize SQL Server 2016/2010 databases with planned migration to SQL Server 2022.
- Conduct database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning for high-volume registry operations.
- Implement and maintain database encryption solutions and ensure data security across all database environments.
- Manage database backup strategies, recovery operations, and disaster recovery planning.
- Support and optimize 500+ stored procedures critical to registry and website operations.
- Develop and maintain database components supporting SOAP and REST API operations.
- Ensure all data ingestion and processing functions remain operational and develop new data processing capabilities.
- Lead SQL Server version migrations and coordinate with application teams for compatibility.
- Provide support for MS Access databases, macros, and integration with SQL Server systems.
- Implement database monitoring solutions and provide performance and capacity reports.
- Maintain database documentation, establish coding standards, and coordinate database-related projects.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in database administration and development with strong focus on SQL Server environments.
- Advanced SQL Server administration, T-SQL programming, and database optimization techniques.
- Experience with database encryption technologies, security implementations, and access control management.
- Proven experience with SQL Server backup strategies, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.
- Strong skills in query optimization, index management, and database performance analysis.
- Knowledge of API database integration and web service data connectivity.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with federal agencies or government database systems.
- Knowledge of AWS RDS, cloud database solutions, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Familiarity with Veeam backup integration and automated backup solutions.
- Experience with database migration projects and version upgrades.
Why Join LightFeather?
At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.
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