Database Engineer

Database Engineer
Washington, DC / Hybrid

Blu Omega is seeking a Database Engineer to support a federal civil justice mission. This role is responsible for designing and maintaining secure, scalable data platforms and pipelines within a compliance-driven analytics environment.

Program Overview
This program enables secure, defensible data analytics in support of federal civil investigations, litigation, and claims management.

Key Details
Location: Washington, DC / Hybrid
Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, and document complex databases to meet performance, scalability, security, and integration needs
• Administer and maintain cloud-based relational and analytical database platforms, including role-based access control and schema management
• Extract and integrate data from multiple sources using parameterized SQL and Python to produce validated, traceable datasets
• Build and maintain data pipeline orchestration workflows (e.g., Airflow, Dagster) to schedule, sequence, and monitor multi-stage processes
• Develop SQL- and Python-based transformation logic, including dbt models, with documented business rules and data lineage
• Develop infrastructure definitions and deployment workflows using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and CI/CD practices
• Implement and manage access controls, permissions, onboarding/offboarding, and least-privilege practices
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for production database environments
• Maintain data dictionaries, metadata, and documentation to support auditability and compliance
• Train stakeholders on data models, transformation logic, pipeline workflows, and platform tools

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in database design and coding with big data
• Experience administering cloud-based relational and analytical database platforms, including role-based access control and schema management
• Experience designing databases for performance, scalability, security, and system integration
• Experience building and maintaining data pipeline orchestration workflows (e.g., Airflow, Dagster) and SQL/Python/dbt-based transformations
• Experience with infrastructure as code, configuration management, containerization, and CI/CD deployment workflows (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Docker)
• Experience supporting backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for production databases
• Strong communication and documentation skills for technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS GovCloud database and analytics services, including Aurora, Snowflake, and SageMaker
• Experience implementing governed data sources and calculation logic for Tableau or similar BI/visualization platforms
• Experience supporting database platforms in a FISMA, NIST, or FedRAMP-governed federal environment

Compensation
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Company Overview
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments.
We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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