Database Developer

NT Concepts
Vienna, VA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with PL/SQL expertise and a background in national security systems, comfortable with collaborative, mission-driven work in a structured environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with strong PL/SQL skills and experience in Oracle database optimization for large-scale systems
    — “designing, developing, and optimizing PL/SQL-based database solutions”
  • Individuals with a technical degree and 5+ years of database development experience in enterprise environments
    — “Bachelor’s degree in technical field ... with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams focused on national security infrastructure
    — “collaborate closely with application teams”

Things to consider

  • Must have Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret, which may require background checks and security vetting
    — “Clearance: Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.”
  • The role involves long-term desk work and occasional physical lifting, which may impact ergonomic and health considerations
    — “Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Oracle database tuning and performance optimization in your resume and interviews
    — “Perform database tuning and optimization to enhance query performance.”
  • Emphasize your ability to independently analyze and improve complex database modules
    — “Highly self-motivated with the capability to independently analyze codebases”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of data modeling and database security in your application materials
    — “Familiarity with data modeling concepts and tools”
  • Showcase your experience with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration
    — “Working knowledge and experience with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • database performance improvement
  • database security enhancement
  • customer satisfaction
Typical background
database developmentOracle DBPL/SQL

Skills & requirements

Required

Pl/sqlOracle DBDatabase DevelopmentDatabase OptimizationDatabase Security

Preferred

JavaC#PythonLinuxShell Scripting

Stack & domain

Pl/sqlOracle DBSQLGitGitHubDatabase SecurityData ModelingAgile Software DevelopmentJavaC#PythonLinuxShell ScriptingOracle Certified AssociateProblem-solvingAttention To DetailCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunicationComptia Security+National SecurityDatabase DevelopmentOracle Database

About the role

Original posting from NT Concepts via Greenhouse

We are seeking a Database Developer to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We’re looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you.

Mission Focus: NT Concepts is seeking a Database Developer to support the DoD enterprise Military Housing system. This complex system of 34 web-based modules is used by over 10,000 active users to meet the housing needs of over 2.5 million service members, DoD civilians, and their families.

Job Description: We are seeking a Database Developer with strong experience in PL/SQL to help us maintain and enhance multiple customer databases. In this role, your primary focus will be designing, developing, and optimizing PL/SQL-based database solutions while ensuring data accessibility, integrity, and performance.  You will collaborate closely with application teams, troubleshoot complex database issues, and implement improvements to existing Oracle database procedures and modules. 

Clearance: Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.

Location/Flexibility: Vienna, VA with remote flexibility

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, optimize, and maintain PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, triggers, and views to support enterprise applications.

Analyze and enhance existing database modules, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with project requirements.

Respond to and resolve customer questions or issues related to Oracle databases, focusing on PL/SQL-based solutions.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration between Oracle database operations and application requirements.

Perform database tuning and optimization to enhance query performance.

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for database components, processes, and updates.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in technical field (IT, Information Security, Database Administration) with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience supporting database development

Certification: CompTIA Security+ Certification

Working knowledge and experience with Oracle DB, PL/SQL, and SQL

Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing Oracle packages, procedures, triggers, indexes, and functions.

Understanding of Oracle database design, theories, and data retrieval procedures adopted by applications

Experience with query tools such as Toad or SQL Developer

Working knowledge and experience with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration

Understanding of database security best practices

Familiarity with data modeling concepts and tools

Highly self-motivated with the capability to independently analyze codebases and perform in-depth research with minimal supervision

Ability to adapt to different teams and changing priorities and requirements

Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Understanding of Agile software development

Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and rigorous attention to detail while fostering open communication and collaborative teamwork

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with Java, C#, or Python

Experience with Linux, Shell Scripting

Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)

Physical Requirements: 

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.

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The pay range listed for this position reflects the wage or salary range NT Concepts expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. The compensation offered to a successful candidate within this range will be based on legitimate, job-related factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's work location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Virginia Pay Range$120,336—$180,504 USD

About NT Concepts

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-end ​data and technology solutions ​that advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security mission—solutions with real impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative “big idea” problem-solving.

Employees are the core of NT Concepts. We understand that world-changing concepts happen in collaborative environments. We are a company where talented teams work together using innovation and expertise to solve our clients’ most critical challenges. Here, you’ll gain competitive benefits, opportunities to bolster your skills and develop new abilities, and a company culture dedicated to support and service. In addition to our benefits program, we encourage our employees to take part in #NTC_GivesBack, which paves the way for positive social change.

If joining a stable company with strong professional growth opportunities resonates with you, and you seek vital, mission-driven projects (for some pretty cool clients) that use your specific talents, we’d love to have you move forward with us.

Source: NT Concepts careers (Greenhouse)

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