Database Engineer SME 3

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (minimum of three consecutive years of U.S. residency)

Clearance: Active IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required

Location: Remote (Washington, DC Metro area preferred)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Estimated Start Date: August 2026

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Database Engineers to lead enterprise data modernization initiatives involving the transformation of legacy databases and data models into modern data platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise data architecture, database design, data modeling, data integration, and large-scale data conversion strategies. This role will focus on ensuring data integrity throughout the migration lifecycle while supporting modern analytics and operational systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data conversion efforts from legacy systems to modern data platforms.
• Analyze and design data conversion, migration, and validation strategies.
• Develop and execute data validation plans to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Design enterprise data architecture and modernization roadmaps.
• Create logical and physical data models for operational and analytical systems.
• Design database architectures supporting enterprise applications.
• Develop data integration strategies across multiple platforms.
• Implement and support modern data architectures including data warehouses, data lakes, and streaming platforms.
• Support system integration and enterprise data modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.
• Document database architecture, migration processes, and technical designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 12+ years (SME 3) of relevant database engineering or enterprise data architecture experience.
• Active IRS MBI clearance.
• Current Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience as an Enterprise Data Architect.
• Experience leading enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap initiatives.
• Strong experience designing and implementing large-scale data conversion and migration projects.
• Experience with enterprise data modeling and physical database design.
• Experience designing data integration solutions for operational and analytical systems.

• Experience with Big Data technologies, including:

• Apache Spark

• Hadoop ecosystem

• Apache Kafka

• NoSQL databases

• Knowledge of modern data architecture patterns, including:

• Data Warehouse

• Data Lake

• Streaming Architectures

• Lambda Architecture

• Kappa Architecture

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PostgreSQL
• Advanced Data Modeling techniques and methodologies
• Data Architecture implementation and testing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Security Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident with a minimum of three consecutive years of U.S. residency.
• Possess an active IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).
• Maintain all required security clearances throughout the engagement.

About The Company

Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area, awarded in 2025, 2024, 2021, and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category).

Benefits

Zenius Corporation is an employee-oriented company. Join us now and help us grow!

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.