Database Engineer
About The Company Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is a distinguished IT enterprise known for its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. Serving both government and commercial clients, CITI specializes in a broad spectrum of technology domains including Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. The company’s extensive portfolio features key contract vehicles such as GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II, which enable it to undertake large-scale projects across the United States and internationally. CITI prides itself on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where technological advancement and customer satisfaction are at the forefront of its mission. The organization continuously invests in its workforce, promoting growth, learning, and innovation to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.
About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Engineer to join our dynamic team in a hybrid work environment based in Baltimore, MD. This pivotal role involves designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing complex enterprise databases, primarily focusing on PostgreSQL and MongoDB within cloud environments such as AWS. The Senior Database Engineer will play a critical role in supporting vital systems like Maryland Health Connection, ensuring data integrity, security, and high performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in database architecture, data modeling, ETL processes, and cloud automation, coupled with a strong understanding of health and human services data systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical projects, influence data strategy, and contribute to the enhancement of healthcare and social service systems at a national level.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise databases, including expertise in query optimization, report development, and data solutions. A minimum of four (4) years of experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and related tools such as Informatica, along with hands-on experience supporting applications in AWS cloud infrastructure, is required. The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in database administration, patch management, performance tuning, and high availability configurations. Familiarity with data migration projects, disaster recovery planning, and security hardening practices is essential. Additionally, experience with automation tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, Maven, and version control systems such as GIT and Bitbucket is necessary. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are critical for success in this role.
Responsibilities The Senior Database Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of complex enterprise databases, data lakes, and data warehouses. This includes creating data models, schemas, and security architectures aligned with enterprise standards. The role involves administering and monitoring PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases to ensure optimal performance, high availability, and disaster recovery readiness. The engineer will design and support ETL processes to facilitate efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading, contributing to the organization’s data strategy and sharing initiatives.
Automation of database operations and cloud-based deployment in AWS is a key aspect of this role. The candidate will develop scripts, standards, and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and performance SLAs. Troubleshooting and performance tuning are ongoing responsibilities, requiring proactive monitoring, error resolution, and debugging of database and application tiers. Implementing data quality checks, validation rules, and metadata management will be vital to uphold data governance standards, especially within health insurance marketplace systems.
Security hardening practices, including access control, OS configurations, and encryption, will be performed to safeguard sensitive data. The engineer will also design and execute data migration plans between data centers and cloud environments, supporting testing efforts such as unit, load, end-to-end, and user acceptance testing. Collaboration with developers, analysts, and stakeholders is essential to define and implement enterprise data architectures, ensuring compliance with security policies and project management methodologies.
Benefits Joining CITI as a Senior Database Engineer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. Employees enjoy competitive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. The company promotes work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off policies. Professional development opportunities are abundant, with access to training programs, certifications, and conferences to enhance your skills and career growth. CITI also offers retirement plans, performance-based incentives, and a collaborative work environment that values innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Being part of CITI means contributing to impactful projects that improve healthcare and social services, making a difference on a national scale.
Equal Opportunity
Creative Information Technology Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively and innovate continuously. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.