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Database Engineer
Synergy ECPUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2025
💰 $240,000/yr($170,000/yr – $240,000/yr)
About the role
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.
In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.
The Database Engineer provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls. The DBE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle-requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable
The Level 2 Database Engineer (DE) shall possess the following capabilities: - Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities - Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts - Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design - Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software - Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file - Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development - Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development - Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software - Develop requirement recommendations from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems) - Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls
Qualifications: - 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 additional DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Compensation Spotlight:
For this role, our typical salary range starts at $170,000 and stretches up to $240,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation
Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!
Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement
In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.
The Database Engineer provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls. The DBE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle-requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable
The Level 2 Database Engineer (DE) shall possess the following capabilities: - Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities - Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts - Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design - Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software - Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file - Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development - Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development - Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software - Develop requirement recommendations from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems) - Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls
Qualifications: - 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 additional DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Compensation Spotlight:
For this role, our typical salary range starts at $170,000 and stretches up to $240,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation
Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!
Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement
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