Database Developer
GDIT· enterprise· Defense IT· Sep 16, 2026 · 1mo ago
Fort Bragg, NC
In office
Full-time
Staff
$117K–$150K
8+ years exp
Job description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Database Automation, Database Maintenance, Database Upgrades, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Certifications:
None Experience:
8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
DATABASE DEVELOPER SR PRINCIPAL
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Database Developer Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Database Developer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our SOCOM Customer. As a Database Developer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining Database and Business Intelligence application platforms.
● Education: Technical training, certification(s), or degree
● Experience: 8 years of related experience
● Technical skills:
Installation, configuration, administration, and management of Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008R2/2012 and SQL Reporting Services
Deep understanding of database schema object management, data modeling, and architecture
Strong SQL and Transact-SQL (T‑SQL) experience
Experience with Hyper‑V virtual environments and SQL clustered environments
Experience with SQL Server replication topologies
Familiarity with Resource Governor, Tuning Advisor, SQL Profiler, and Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
Ability to implement and troubleshoot triggers, views, stored procedures, and data integrity constraints
● Security clearance level: TS/SCI
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements:
Facilitate, implement, monitor, and test database backups and recovery methodologies
Monitor and optimize production SQL Server database performance
Ensure database security, integrity, reliability, high availability, and disaster recovery
Identify and troubleshoot database issues; analyze, design, build, test, and implement solutions
Manage file system space, database allocation, disk usage, and plan for capacity and scalability
Participate in monthly patching outside core business hours
Strong communication skills, including technical writing
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple IT teams
Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization skills and commitment to deadlines
Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI‑powered career tools that identify career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: Internal mobility team dedicated to your career development
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits, wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace
The likely salary range for this position is $116,813 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
10-25%
T elecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA NC Fort Bragg
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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