Senior Database Administrator/Developer

LightFeather is seeking a Senior Database Administrator/Developer who will manage and optimize critical SQL Server databases supporting national registry operations for a federal agency. This role requires expertise in database administration, performance tuning, and data security, as well as the ability to support complex data processing operations and API integrations for mission-critical government systems.

This role provides the opportunity to work with large-scale database systems that support federal financial regulatory operations, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable data management solutions.

• Location: Remote with preference for Silver Spring, MD area candidates
• Job Type: Full Time
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
• Clearance Requirement: Public Trust or higher preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize SQL Server 2016/2010 databases with planned migration to SQL Server 2022.
• Conduct database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning for high-volume registry operations.
• Implement and maintain database encryption solutions and ensure data security across all database environments.
• Manage database backup strategies, recovery operations, and disaster recovery planning.
• Support and optimize 500+ stored procedures critical to registry and website operations.
• Develop and maintain database components supporting SOAP and REST API operations.
• Ensure all data ingestion and processing functions remain operational and develop new data processing capabilities.
• Lead SQL Server version migrations and coordinate with application teams for compatibility.
• Provide support for MS Access databases, macros, and integration with SQL Server systems.
• Implement database monitoring solutions and provide performance and capacity reports.
• Maintain database documentation, establish coding standards, and coordinate database-related projects.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in database administration and development with strong focus on SQL Server environments.
• Advanced SQL Server administration, T-SQL programming, and database optimization techniques.
• Experience with database encryption technologies, security implementations, and access control management.
• Proven experience with SQL Server backup strategies, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.
• Strong skills in query optimization, index management, and database performance analysis.
• Knowledge of API database integration and web service data connectivity.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with federal agencies or government database systems.
• Knowledge of AWS RDS, cloud database solutions, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Veeam backup integration and automated backup solutions.
• Experience with database migration projects and version upgrades.

Why Join LightFeather?

At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.