Lead DB Engineer in Chantilly

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About NDi:

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

The Lead DB Engineer will be responsible for leading database design, optimization, and maintenance for the Enterprise Data Base (EDB), ensuring secure, accurate, and high-performance data operations that support eligibility, enrollment, and downstream system integrations. This role provides technical leadership across Oracle-based platforms, guiding database architecture decisions, performance tuning, and data quality practices to support mission-critical workloads.

Requirements:

• U.S Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA.
• You can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in database engineering or a related role.
• Strong expertise with Oracle RDS and Oracle database platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL.
• Extensive experience with stored procedures, functions, and packages.
• Demonstrated experience with indexing strategies, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
• Experience designing and maintaining materialized views and partitioning strategies.
• Experience supporting ETL and ELT data transformations.
• Experience implementing data validation, reconciliation, and data quality profiling frameworks.
• Experience with schema and metadata management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Database Architecture and Design Leadership:

• Lead the design and evolution of Oracle database schemas, structures, and data models supporting EDB.
• Define database architecture standards to support scalability, performance, and data integrity.

SQL and PL/SQL Engineering:

• Design, develop, and review advanced SQL and PL/SQL code, including stored procedures, functions, and packages.
• Establish best practices for reusable, maintainable, and performant database code.

Performance Optimization and Tuning:

• Lead query optimization efforts using indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and performance diagnostics.
• Design and manage materialized views and partitioning strategies to support high-volume and high-concurrency workloads.

Data Transformation and Integration Support:

• Oversee ETL and ELT data transformation processes supporting eligibility, enrollment, and downstream integrations.
• Ensure database structures and transformations support accurate and efficient data exchange across systems.

Data Validation, Reconciliation, and Quality:

• Define and implement data validation and reconciliation frameworks to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Lead data quality profiling initiatives and support resolution of data anomalies.

Schema, Metadata, and Governance Management:

• Lead schema and metadata management practices, including versioning, documentation, and traceability.
• Ensure alignment with data governance, audit, and compliance requirements.

Security and Reliability:

• Ensure database security controls are implemented and maintained, including access controls and audit mechanisms.
• Support database reliability, availability, and recoverability in alignment with operational requirements.

Technical Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database engineers and SQL developers.
• Collaborate with application engineers, integration teams, and stakeholders to align database solutions with system needs.

Documentation and Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database designs, standards, and operational procedures.
• Continuously improve database performance, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to :

NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , veteran or military status, citizenship, , or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

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