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Database Engineer 3
Annapolis Junction, MD, US
Actively hiring, first seen by us 4 days ago- Pay
- Pay not listedSimilar roles state $127K–$190K
- Work setting
- Not stated
- Employment
Full-time — employment source
Employment type in the employer’s posting: FULL_TIME
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Before you apply
- Work authorization
- US citizens only
US Citizenship is required for all applicants
What you’ll work on
Full postingDesign, develop, and maintain database solutions for mission and enterprise systems
Build schemas, queries, scripts, and data workflows to meet system requirements
Create and maintain database parser and loading applications for data ingestion
Analyze database environments and recommend performance and reliability improvements
Lead design of database architectures balancing volume, response times, and security
From the employer’s posting
Design, develop, implement, and maintain database solutions supporting mission and enterprise systems.
Develop database schemas, structures, queries, scripts, macros, and data workflows to meet system and mission requirements.
Create and maintain database parser software and database loading applications to support data ingestion and processing.
Analyze existing database environments and recommend improvements for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Lead the design and development of database architectures that balance data volume, user demand, response times, security requirements, retention policies, and system distribution.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Ten years of experience as a Database Engineer on similar programs
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (five more years of experience can substitute)
- Active security clearance with polygraph
- U.S. citizenship
- DoD 8570 certification
Preferred experience
- Experience with relational database design, data modeling, and database architecture.
- Strong SQL development skills, including complex queries, scripting, stored procedures, and database automation.
- Experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of cloud-based database technologies and modern data storage and retrieval methodologies.
Qualification wording
Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
DOD 8570 Certification
Experience with relational database design, data modeling, and database architecture.
Strong SQL development skills, including complex queries, scripting, stored procedures, and database automation.
Experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning.
Knowledge of cloud-based database technologies and modern data storage and retrieval methodologies.
Education & alternatives
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. - Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity. - Five (5) years of additional Database Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. - Experience supporting database design, development, implementation, and administration in enterprise environments.
About Columbia Technology Partners
Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies.
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Posting record
Report an errorActively hiringFirst seen by us 4 days ago, still listed, and not a repost of an earlier posting.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Nov 9, 20264 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 5
- Last seen by us
- Nov 13, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 4
Early. Similar jobs usually come down between day 6 and day 56.
At Columbia Technology Partners, jobs usually come down by about day 29.
From 13,630 similar postings that came down, and 13 of Columbia Technology Partners’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
Columbia Technology Partners is hiring
5 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Takes jobs down quickly
- 60% of open jobs were reposted
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- Experience with relational database design, data modeling, and database architecture. - Strong SQL development skills, including complex queries, scripting, stored procedures, and database automation. - Experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning.
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Has Columbia Technology Partners posted this job before?
Yes. We’ve followed 2 other Database Engineer 3 jobs there since October 2026. All 2 are still up.
Demand for Data Engineer roles
New Data Engineer postings at the employers we follow are up 7% over the last 6 weeks compared with the 6 before.
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About the role
We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.
Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.
Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.
An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.
US government figures for database architects
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $139,500
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.
Job description
Description:
Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer 3 to provide technical expertise in database design, development, implementation, and administration for complex mission-focused systems. In this role, you will support the full database lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design through implementation, testing, and deployment. You will develop scalable database solutions, optimize data flow and storage, and help ensure systems meet performance, security, and operational requirements. The ideal candidate is experienced in designing and managing enterprise database environments, developing data-driven solutions, and working within modern cloud-based architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain database solutions supporting mission and enterprise systems.
- Develop database schemas, structures, queries, scripts, macros, and data workflows to meet system and mission requirements.
- Create and maintain database parser software and database loading applications to support data ingestion and processing.
- Analyze existing database environments and recommend improvements for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Lead the design and development of database architectures that balance data volume, user demand, response times, security requirements, retention policies, and system distribution.
- Translate business and technical requirements into efficient database structures and data management solutions.
- Support and direct database administration, data flow analysis, and database optimization efforts.
- Guide the development of complex database solutions utilizing relational databases, ODBC connectivity, and cloud-based storage and retrieval technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Five (5) years of additional Database Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- Experience supporting database design, development, implementation, and administration in enterprise environments.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with relational database design, data modeling, and database architecture.
- Strong SQL development skills, including complex queries, scripting, stored procedures, and database automation.
- Experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of cloud-based database technologies and modern data storage and retrieval methodologies.
- Familiarity with ETL processes, data integration, and large-scale data management.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with software developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle.
Why Join CTP?
At Columbia Technology Partners, you'll join a team of talented engineers, analysts, and innovators working on mission-critical challenges that matter. We offer meaningful technical work, a collaborative and supportive culture, opportunities for continued professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're looking for a place where your expertise can make an immediate impact while advancing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
- Certification Requirements:
- DOD 8570 Certification
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
About us:
Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.
At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.
That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.
Salary Range Transparency
At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.
How We Determine Salary Ranges
Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
- Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
- Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
- Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
- Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
- Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.
Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:
From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; let's get where you're going, together.
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.
Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.
CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!
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