Who we are:
Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to advance their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that government will face tomorrow.
We are proud to employ and support military veterans who bring mission-first mindset, technical expertise, and leadership qualities that strengthen our work. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Lead Application DBA / Developer (PostgreSQL) to join Softrams' Health IT practice in support of database engineering and administration efforts for a mission-critical federal health program. This role contributes to the reliability, performance, and scalability of production database environments powering modern, responsive web applications for government clients.
Basic Requirements:
- 12 years of total databse engineering expereince and a Bachelor's degree (BS) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Active AWS Certification
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database administration, performance tuning, and production support in high-volume, customer-facing environments
- Experience with AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL
- 5= years of strong PL/pgSQL or PL/SQL experience
- Experience with complex, high-volume data warehouse projects
- Data modeling experience using ErWin
- 3+ yeasrs of experience working in Agile/Scrum large-scale programs
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to quickly triage and escalate issues
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on task completion
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary development teams
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) experience
- Familiarity with DB2 and Oracle database engines
- Working experience with z/OS DB2 database
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and administer production, test, and development PostgreSQL databases
- Support development teams from a database design and development perspective
- Ensure optimal performance on PostgreSQL environments through proactive tuning and monitoring
- Oversee installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of PostgreSQL architecture
- Perform SQL and PL/pgSQL performance tuning; provide best practice recommendations to application developers
- Conduct regular code reviews with application developers
- Design, implement, and maintain new databases including backup, recovery, and configuration management
- Ensure long-term database systems planning aligns with organizational operations and administration needs
- Perform data refresh activities and support across one or more cross-functional teams
Why Tria?
What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it’s our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As people powering possible, we are all partners in our team’s shared success.
As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personally and professionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at work and in life. At Tria, we are growth-minded, entrepreneurial in spirit, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all. Whatever your background, your role, your department, or stage in your professional journey, here you will have opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career as we grow.
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