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Database Engineer

Maximus

Remote · USJob$135–160K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$135–160K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DCWF Job Code 421 AdvancedTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Database Engineer provides subject matter proficiency for a USAF mission, supporting process improvement, specialized studies, and requirements definition. The role includes database and software engineering, database design and data modeling, requirements analysis, and systems and software architecture. It is remote and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Poly. Travel to a site may be required 10–20% of the time.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Database DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringDatabase DesignData ModelingRequirements AnalysisSystems ArchitectureSoftware ArchitectureEnterprise DBPostgreSQLAutomated Installation ScriptsMulti-Tier Database SolutionsOracle DBACISSP

Qualifications

10+ Years Functional ExperienceBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or 2 Years10+ Years Combined Experience5+ Years Enterprise DB Experience7+ Years PostgreSQL ExperienceDCWF Job Code 421 AdvancedActive TS/SCI Clearance or CI Poly Eligibility10–20% Travel

Full job description

The Database Engineer provides subject matter proficiency for our USAF mission. This role is responsible for providing analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and definition of requirements. Typical duties include analysis, planning, developing requirements documents, building functional models, developing procedures, developing functional architectures, and other related management and technical duties.

This position is remote a requires an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS071, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Poly.

  • At least 10 years of overall experience in the functional area. Bachelor's degree required (Master's may substitute for 2 years).

  • 10 years of combined experience in: (a) Database development and software engineering/development; (b) Database Design and Data Modeling; (c) Requirements analysis/generation; (d) Developing systems and software architectures.

  • Must have 5 years' experience working with Enterprise DB.

  • 7 years of experience with PostgreSQL.

  • Required Certification: DCWF Job Code: 421 Advanced

  • Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining automated installation scripts.

  • Demonstrated experience developing database solutions in a multi-tiered environment.

  • Role may require travel to a site 10-20% of the time.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Oracle DBA Certified Professional, CISSP

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Minimum Requirements

TCS071, T5, Band 8

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$135,000

Maximum Salary

$160,000

How this job compares

Set against the 414 open Database Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$135–160K/yr
  • US median$137–227K/yr304 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $148K, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($192K) — in the lowest quarter of Database Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 22 open Database Engineer jobs in New York and 414 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Database Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (358 postings).
Education
155 of the 414 open Database Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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