Senior Database Engineer
$170,000–$260,000 year
Hybrid · Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Senior Database Engineer sought for a long-term, government-facing subcontract role in Linthicum Heights, MD with partial telework. The engineer will independently deploy, debug, and scale MongoDB or MariaDB databases and contribute to an enterprise software/system security-focused project. Key responsibilities include database deployment/management, debugging optimization issues, and scaling. Desired skills include Python (Django/Flask), REST Endpoint Development, Micro-Service architecture, Swagger, AWS/C2S or cloud experience, Docker, IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, JSON/XML serialization, Jira/Confluence, Git, and Agile work experience. Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and U.S. Citizenship. Minimum 10+ years of DBE experience and a bachelor’s degree are required; five years of experience may substitute for the degree. Location includes Linthicum Heights, MD with partial telework (1 day/week). Salary range is $170,000–$260,000, with benefits and long-term security described in the posting. GliaCell emphasizes mission-focused work and a collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Active or reinstateable TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- 10+ years of experience as a Database Engineer in similar scope/contracts
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (5 years for substitution)
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