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COMPANY OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.

XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Considering joining our impressive team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering has an opening for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our team of talented and diverse individuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and maintain database code in the form of stored procedures, scripts, queries, views, triggers, Work with front end developers to define simple yet powerful APIs.
• Work to ensure efficiency of database code, integrity of data structures and quality of data content.
• Work with product managers to ensure database code meets requirements.
• Work to ensure database code is accurately documented.
• Work to maintain PostGraphile environment.
• Participate as a member in Agile teams, and work with other team members to review user stories, estimate effort to build functionality supporting user stories, and participate in sprint reviews.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• United States citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• M.S. or B.S. in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of database development experience and management of complex databases.
• Knowledge of SQL, PL/pgSQL, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views.
• Knowledge of JSON and PostgreSQL support for JSON.
• Experience with PostGraphile or GraphQL is preferred.
• Ability to efficiently write database code without compromising data quality, privacy or security.
• Knowledge of database design principles, query optimization, index management, integrity checks, statistics and isolation levels.
• Familiarity with python.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate alternative solutions and/or workarounds.
• Desire to learn and adopt new tools and technologies as required by the projects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Xcel Engineering's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in Xcel En ineering.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/2909633-799165