Database Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Database Engineer with demonstrated expertise in relational database technologies across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on technical knowledge strong engineering design and the ability to collaborate effectively across infrastructure application security and data teams. This role requires advanced engineering expertise documentation proficiency design leadership and cross-functional communication skills to support modernization transformation and operational excellence initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate hands-on engineering expertise in the following relational database technologies (on-prem and cloud):

Relational Database Platforms

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Oracle Database
• PostgreSQL (on-prem and cloud variants)
• MySQL
• Amazon RDS / Azure SQL Database / Google Cloud SQL

Cloud Platforms

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Core Technical Competencies

• Database architecture and engineering design
• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
• Performance tuning and query optimization
• Backup and recovery strategies
• Database security encryption and compliance
• Migration from on-prem to cloud and hybrid environments
• Linux and Windows server environments
• Scripting and automation (PowerShell Bash Python)
• CI/CD integration for database deployments

Desired Qualifications:

• Database containerization (Docker Kubernetes)
• Database monitoring tools (SolarWinds Redgate OEM Cloud-native monitoring)
• Data replication and distributed systems
• Data warehouse platforms (Snowflake Redshift Azure Synapse)
• ETL frameworks and tools
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform ARM CloudFormation)
• Massively Parallel Processing database administration experience (MPP DBA)
• Ansible (or similar IT automation tools like Puppet or Chef)
• Supporting federal government compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures
• Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments

• The expected salary range within the Washington DC metropolitan area is: $200000 - 225000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience education geographic location and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
• Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision 401(k) Paid Time Off STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance Stipends Referral Bonuses and more.

BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.