Data Architect Reston

Data Architect

Full Time • Reston
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
Now Hiring: Senior Database Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA (On-site)
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.
POS - 808

Emergent Technologies Inc., a veteran-owned technology company supporting mission-critical government programs, is seeking a Senior Database Engineer with deep expertise in database design, performance optimization, and data management. In this role, you will play a key part in designing secure, scalable database environments that support enterprise-level applications and cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Implementation: Architect and manage database systems aligned with evolving business and user requirements.

  • Performance Monitoring: Proactively monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement optimization strategies.

  • Data Management: Develop and maintain schemas, tables, views, and data dictionaries; support data migration and transformation activities.

  • Backup & Recovery: Design and execute robust backup and recovery solutions to safeguard against data loss or corruption.

  • Collaboration: Partner with developers, system administrators, and analysts to ensure data consistency and support application development efforts.

  • Security Compliance: Secure databases against unauthorized access, ensuring adherence to relevant cybersecurity and compliance standards.

  • Documentation: Create and maintain clear technical documentation for database architecture, configurations, and performance metrics.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

  • Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in database engineering or administration

  • Strong experience with cloud databases, cross-domain solutions, and big data platforms

  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with leading database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex data problems and system performance issues

  • Ability to translate business requirements into efficient database designs and queries

Preferred Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, with recent experience in the last 2 years

  • Alternatively, 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise database engineering roles

  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures, data pipeline tools, and modern data storage frameworks

Why Join Emergent Technologies Inc.?

  • Engage in mission-critical IT programs that support national security

  • Join a team of top-tier engineers and technologists

  • Contribute to enterprise modernization efforts using cutting-edge database and cloud technologies

  • Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities in a veteran-owned, people-first organization




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