Data Architect
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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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