Enterprise - Senior Database Engineer - Mongo, Python, REST

Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description
We are seeking a Database Engineer that will develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

Design, develop, implement, and maintain MongoDB databases supporting enterprise security automation initiatives
Support database information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities
Analyze and evaluate system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts
Design and implement complex database systems using queries, collections, and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies
Optimize database performance, including indexing strategies, query optimization, and resource utilization
Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
Configure replication, sharding, and high-availability solutions
Design the overall database structure to fit into the system's architecture
Create new workflows to automate existing processes as well as provide break/fix requests or updates
Lead development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software
Monitor database health, performance metrics, and security compliance
Direct fulfillment of requirements from project inception to conclusion
Create and maintain comprehensive database documentation including document schemas, collection relationships (embedding vs. referencing), indexing strategies, sharding configuration, and data access patterns

This position may allow for telework based on program requirements.

Clearance
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position

Experience

Ten (10) 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 DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required skills:

Python programming exp.
Experience with database administration, configuration, and management (relational and/or NoSQL/document-oriented databases)
Strong understanding of database concepts: indexing, query optimization, backup/recovery, replication, and security

Desired skills:

Hands-on experience with MongoDB (strongly preferred)
Experience with MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other enterprise databases
Experience using Django or Flask
ReST API design and implementation
Microservices architecture
Swagger/OpenAPI specification
AWS, C2S or other cloud experience (MongoDB Atlas experience a plus)
Docker containerization
Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs
JSON and/or XML serialization
Jira and Confluence
Git version control
Agile methodology
MongoDB certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
Experience migrating from relational to NoSQL databases

Benefits
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $215,000 - $255,000.

Wealth Benefits:

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Referrals & Inquiries
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