Senior Database Developer/Administrator

Reasonable Accommodations

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Compensation

Our Compensation System is designed to reward remarkable work, grow your impact and support the whole “you” over the course of your career.

We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or negotiation skills — is given equal pay for equal work. 

Salary

• Minimum Salary: $102,540
• Salary Midpoint: $133,302
• Maximum Salary: $164,064
• Hiring Range: $135,000 - $145,000

Location

• In-person, Washington, DC.

 

Employment Type

Full-time

Fearless is looking for a Senior Database Developer to add to our diverse team of 250+ employees (and counting!).

What you’ll be doing

We’re looking to change the world by building software with a soul, and we want your help.

The Senior Database Developer leads the design, development, and optimization of complex database systems that support mission-critical applications. This role requires deep expertise in relational database technologies, data modeling, and data integration to ensure high-quality, reliable, and secure data systems. The Senior Database Developer brings a strong understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and data governance practices. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and software developers, to implement scalable and maintainable data solutions that align with customer requirements and federal compliance standards. This position is responsible for the integrity, performance, and security of databases, as well as guiding best practices for data management across projects.

We need your coding and leadership skills! What other skills will help you succeed at Fearless? Glad you asked! We’re excited about candidates that: 

Responsibilities and Contributions 

Organizational and Leadership Role 

• Synthesizes business requirements and objectives and drives the development of solutions.
• Collaborates with talented designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to plan and build new features. 
• Coaches and mentors others to develop their professional skills.
• Drives all phases of the development lifecycle from task creation to production deployment of new code.

Functional Role

• Designs, develops, and maintains secure, efficient, and scalable database solutions that meet the data and performance requirements of the project.
• Translates business and analytical needs into robust database structures and data flows.
• Establishes and maintains best practices for database design, development, and documentation to ensure maintainability and data integrity.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex database performance issues, query optimization, and data access problems.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts for data architecture, ETL processes, and database infrastructure.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to data strategies and data governance practices across teams and projects.
• Reviews database code, including stored procedures and ETL logic, providing detailed and constructive feedback to ensure quality and performance.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of data workflows, compliance requirements, and operational needs within the agencies and organizations supported.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Competencies  

Must-Have Skills

• Experience: 15 years or more of federal onsite experience supporting and understanding agency policies and workflows.
• Demonstrated expertise with database management systems, including SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL. 
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining relational databases, data warehouses, and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, and Data Integration, including familiarity with tools like ERwin or similar data modeling software.
• Experience with Data Governance frameworks and practices to ensure data quality and compliance.