Job Description
Location: Hybrid-Remote. Must be able to be onsite, as needed, for program execution in Suitland, MD
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Years’ Experience: 3+ years database administration experience
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field
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Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
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Key Skills:
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- Must have Oracle APEX experience. PostgreSQL experience is desirable.
- Experience supporting databases across on-prem and AWS cloud environments
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Responsibilities
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Application & APEX Development Support
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- Build, maintain, and optimize Oracle APEX pages, components, forms, and interactive reports.
- Develop PL/SQL procedures, packages, triggers, and functions that support business logic
- Troubleshoot application‑layer database issues and improve SQL efficiency.
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Performance Tuning & Optimization
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- Tune SQL queries, review execution plans, right‑size indexes, and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with reporting/analytics teams to optimize queries powering dashboards and reports.
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Modernization to PostgreSQL
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- Participate in efforts to migrate data models, business logic, and application SQL from Oracle to PostgreSQL.
- Assist with schema conversion, PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL refactoring, and testing for functional equivalence.
- Contribute to modernization planning and ensure application compatibility during transitions.
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Automation, Scripting & CI/CD
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- Support automated build/test/deploy pipelines for database objects and APEX applications.
- Use scripting languages (Shell, Python, PowerShell) to streamline routine tasks and deployments.
- Maintain source control standards in Git and ensure full traceability to Agile work items.
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Security, Documentation & Agile Collaboration
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- Follow security and compliance best practices for database access, auditing, and data handling.
- Maintain procedural and technical documentation in shared knowledge platforms.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams.
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Required Qualifications
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- 3+ years of professional database administration experience with a concentration in supporting Oracle and Oracle APEX in production environments.
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
- Hands‑on experience with Oracle APEX and PL/SQL development.
- Strong SQL tuning and performance troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working with Git‑based source control and Agile delivery processes.
- Experience supporting or collaborating with reporting/analytics or BI teams.
- Exposure to or interest in Oracle‑to‑PostgreSQL migration, including schema and code conversion.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
- Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS, Azure, etc.).
- Knowledge of Java‑based application stacks and their database interactions.
- Relevant database or cloud certifications.
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