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Fairfax, VA (On-Site/Office)
Description
Plateau GRP is seeking a highly skilled Database (DB) Developer with strong expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, PL/SQL, and database architecture, combined with API development experience using REST services and the Python Django REST Framework. This role focuses primarily on database engineering, performance tuning, data design, and migration activities, while also supporting API development needs to integrate database services with application layers.
Key Responsibilities
Database Engineering Responsibilities:
MongoDB / NoSQL Database Administration (DBA) Responsibilities
API Development Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Requirements
Required Qualifications
At least six (6) years of hands-on Oracle and PostgreSQL database development and administration experience.
- Expert-level skills in PL/SQL, SQL optimization, data modeling, and performance tuning.
- Experience with PostgreSQL in AWS Aurora environments.
At least three (3) years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining APIs to enable and support data services and backend integrations.
- Hands-on experience developing REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience working with Python and the Django REST Framework.
Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
Desired Qualifications
Desired Certifications
Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency.
EOE Statement:
Plateau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Plateau is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation, please email the Plateau HR Department at hrteam@plateauinc.com
Plateau is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (M/F/Disability/Vets)
Plateau GRP is seeking a highly skilled Database (DB) Developer with strong expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, PL/SQL, and database architecture, combined with API development experience using REST services and the Python Django REST Framework. This role focuses primarily on database engineering, performance tuning, data design, and migration activities, while also supporting API development needs to integrate database services with application layers.
Key Responsibilities
Database Engineering Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize complex Oracle and PostgreSQL database structures, schemas, views, stored procedures, and functions.
- Develop and maintain PL/SQL packages, triggers, and performance-optimized routines.
- Lead data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning across multiple environments.
- Support database migration efforts, including Oracle-to-PostgreSQL transitions and AWS Aurora PostgreSQL.
- Oversee database reliability, scalability, security, and high-availability configurations.
MongoDB / NoSQL Database Administration (DBA) Responsibilities
- Support integration and management of MongoDB databases in hybrid data architectures.
- Assist in modeling and maintaining document-based datasets for applications requiring NoSQL solutions.
API Development Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support data services and backend integrations.
- Implement API endpoints using Python and the Django REST Framework.
- Collaborate with application teams to integrate APIs with UI and workflow components.
- Contribute to API documentation, versioning, testing, and performance improvements.
General Responsibilities
- Automate database and API operational tasks where possible.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning, backups, and failover testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database or API-related issues.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
At least six (6) years of hands-on Oracle and PostgreSQL database development and administration experience.
- Expert-level skills in PL/SQL, SQL optimization, data modeling, and performance tuning.
- Experience with PostgreSQL in AWS Aurora environments.
At least three (3) years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining APIs to enable and support data services and backend integrations.
- Hands-on experience developing REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience working with Python and the Django REST Framework.
Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL technologies.
- Experience applying DevSecOps practices and working with CI/CD pipelines.
Desired Certifications
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- PostgreSQL or AWS Database Certification
- MongoDB Associate or Professional Certification
Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency.
EOE Statement:
Plateau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Plateau is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation, please email the Plateau HR Department at hrteam@plateauinc.com
Plateau is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (M/F/Disability/Vets)
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