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• Annapolis Junction, MD Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurship mindset. We value open communication , taking action , being committed , persevering through challenges and failures , and sharing innovative ideas . We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a strong, entrepreneurial-minded, and technical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers. Description We are seeking a Database Engineer that will helping the client develop and implement data management and be responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and supervising efforts and designing, developing, and updating a strategic plan to manage data and compliance to the related policies and standards. Key responsibilities will be to: • Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability • Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts • Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies • Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures • Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) • Document database architecture, processes, and best practices Clearance A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position. Experience Five (5) years' experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Required skills: • Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization • Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI tools like psql • Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana) • Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling Desired skills: • Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL) • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) • Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus. Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $175,000. Wealth Benefits: • Above Market Hourly Pay • 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit • Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth • Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees Health Benefits: • Company subsidized Medical Coverage • 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage • 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance • Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Happiness Benefits: • Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off • Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement • Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies • Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community • Onboarding and Annual Swag • Company Paid Professional Development and Training At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Referrals & Inquiries Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire. Not seeing the right position right now? Reach out to us, and we’ll notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available! Please send referrals and inquiries to: jobs@eriasventures.com To learn more about our company visit our webpage or LinkedIn . Apply Now More Openings • Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes, Git, Linux • Annapolis Junction, MD • Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Linux • San Antonio, TX • Enterprise - Senior DevOps Engineer - Linux, Terraform, AWS • Augusta, GA • Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - AWS, Linux, Kubernetes • Ft. Meade, MD • Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - AWS, Linux, Kubernetes • Columbia, MD Share This Job

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Annapolis Junction, MD
Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability
Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts
Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies
Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures
Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
Document database architecture, processes, and best practices
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization
Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI tools like psql
Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies
Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana)
Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling
Above Market Hourly Pay
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community

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Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL)
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus.

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