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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Senior Database Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG), Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900

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Senior Database Engineer Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Database Engineer.

Location:

Remote |

Department:

Veterans Affairs |

Type:

Full Time |

Minimum Experience:

Experienced |

Security Clearance Level:

Public Trust (MBI)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establish database management systems, standards, requirements, guidelines, and quality assurance for database deliverables (conceptual design, logical database, capacity planning, external data interface, data loading plan, data maintenance plan, and security policy).

Work with clients to translate business requirements into a logical model that accurately supports and represents the entity relationship and data flow.

Develop the appropriate database framework to convert the logical model into a physical model, including the creation and maintenance of schemas containing windows, screens, tables, and columns, and reports that support the model.

Make recommendations to maximize operating efficiency, support storage requirements and vendor software updates, enforce data governance, and ensure recovery is maintained.

Participate in quality assurance and develop test application code in a client‑server environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Proven track record with complex database systems and data warehousing solutions.

Experience with database design, architecture, and data modeling.

Proficiency in SQL programming and query optimization.

Strong knowledge of DBMS such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization techniques.

Ability to write and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.

Familiarity with ETL processes and tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica, Talend).

Understanding of data warehousing concepts and technologies.

Knowledge of backup and recovery processes.

Experience with database security, user roles, and permissions.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation tasks.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong understanding of business processes and requirements gathering.

Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers.

Experience in a high‑paced DevOps environment.

Experience in large‑scale enterprise environments.

U.S. Citizenship required for this position.

Professional Certifications None required; advanced certifications in database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Certified Professional) are preferred.

Years of Professional Experience Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience, including five (5) or more years in SQL development and database management.

Desired Experience Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc.), experience with remote U.S. based teams (not offshore), familiarity with cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database), version control systems (e.g., Git), and Agile development methodologies.

Formal Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Eight plus (8+) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Citizenship Requirement U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity.

Security Clearance Requirements Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.

Critical Notes

SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications; answers to mandatory screening questions must be supported by resume information. Inconsistent applications will not be considered.

Recruiters or third parties will not be considered.

This is a 100% U.S. based remote position; candidates from CA, CO, IL, NJ, or NY will not be considered.

This can be a W‑2 or a 1099 position.

All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.

As part of the screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile.

EEO Statement Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

Background Investigation and Security Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government‑granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

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