Senior Database Engineer

Who we are.Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you. We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.  You.We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer experience to join our team for a new opportunity.  This role is REMOTE. Candidate must reside in the United States. What you get to do.·       Design, develop, and maintain custom and non-custom databases to support ITA’s business operations.·       Create data decomposition and data flow diagrams, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.·       Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for performance improvements.·       Implement database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and role-based permissions.·       Manage database backups, disaster recovery plans, and high-availability solutions.·       Ensure database compliance with ITA’s governance frameworks, security policies, and ITSM standards.·       Collaborate with software engineers and system administrators to integrate database solutions with cloud-hosted applications.·       Work with Azure Data Services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics.·       Perform patch management, upgrades, and database migrations, including Azure cloud migrations.·       Monitor database performance and system health, resolving bottlenecks and optimizing storage. Required Skills.·       Minimum four (4) + years of experience in database configuration, administration, and maintenance.·       Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust·       Must be a U.S. citizen·       Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.·       Experience designing scalable and secure database architectures.·       Strong knowledge of SQL query optimization, indexing, and database performance tuning.·       Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions, including Azure Data Services.·       Hands-on experience with database security, data encryption, and compliance policies.·       Experience with database patching and maintenance to ensure system stability.·       Ability to develop and enforce database usage standards, policies, and procedures. Desired Skills.·       Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (Required)·       Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (Required)·       Additional certifications in Oracle Database Administration, MySQL, or PostgreSQL are a plus. The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.