Oracle Database Engineer in Richardson
Overview :
We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-performance relational databases supporting mission-critical applications. This role partners closely with systems and software engineers to translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and well-governed database solutions. The position operates in an Agile environment and is a 6-12 month contract to hire opportunity supporting a large system integrator. An active TS / SCI with CI poly is required.
Responsibilities :
- Design and modify database structures including tables, indexes, constraints, and views.
- Translate business and technical requirements into logical and physical data models.
- Author and implement schema changes using DDL and automated change control.
- Develop and maintain SQL, PL / SQL, and PL / pgSQL; support backend application integration.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to validate data requirements.
- Perform database administration and deployment tasks in Linux environments.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8+ years of database engineering experience.5+ years of relational data modeling with Oracle and PostgreSQL.8+ years hands-on experience with Oracle SQL / PLSQL and PostgreSQL SQL / PL / pgSQL.Strong Linux command-line, bash scripting, and Python skills.Ability to obtain Security+ within 60 days if not already held.Active TS / SCI with CI Polygraph prior to start.U.S. Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications :
Security+ or higher certification.Experience with AWS RDS (Oracle), Aurora PostgreSQL, and / or NoSQL databases.SQL tuning, performance troubleshooting, and backup / DR experience.Familiarity with database security controls, automation, git, Jira, and Confluence.