This position requires an active Top Secret or SCI clearance .Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire Solidus is hiring a Senior Database Developer. This is an onsite role based in State College, PA. Clearance Requirements • US Citizenship and an active Top Secret or SCI Clearance • Willingness to undergo comprehensive background investigation Day In The Life • Design, develop, and maintain relational databases using AWS Aurora PostgreSQL. • Create and optimize PostGIS-enabled schemas and geo-temporal queries for high-speed data retrieval. • Define and implement complex security protocols for data filtering and redaction • Translate data models into normalized, relational schemas aligned with application requirements. • Collaborate with developers to integrate and optimize database access via JPA/Hibernate and other persistence frameworks. • Tune performance through advanced indexing, partitioning, and query optimization techniques. • Set up and manage database environments, including schema version control and migration support. • Establish secure, efficient structures to support evolving development needs and future scalability. Key Qualifications & Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.. • Five (5) years of experience in Database Administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of (RDBMS) Relational Database Management System (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL scripting. • CompTIA Security+ certification (required for privileged access). Preferred • Architecture experience: the ability to design schemas (and migrate schemas in place). • Experience setting up and optimizing AWS Aurora PostgreSQL environments. • Experience of relational data modeling and schema versioning in support of software development. • Experience with security, setting up RLS, session and permissions management, experience with column or cell level security a plus • Experience with query optimization, mapping tables to blocks and partitions, sub-table structure and keying/indexing for efficiency • Experience with PostGIS, ability to optimize geo temporal queries and indexes • Java Persistence (JPA) experience and an understanding of the coupling between+ JPA structure and the Database. • Experience managing an operationally fielded Database while simultaneously being under further development • Experience with JPA/Hibernate structures and how they interact with the underlying database. • Experience supporting classified or government systems with strict security requirements. • Exposure to DevOps practices related to database deployment and automation. • Experience as the sole or lead database expert on a development team. • Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git/Bitbucket) and CI/CD integration. • Familiarity with Java-based software ecosystems and schema integration in microservice architecture. The salary for this position is estimated to be between $132,000- $187,000. Customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies and certifications, clearance status, and benefit selections will influence the final salary. What We Will Bring Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation’s greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor! Req ID: 4987 Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. Please Note: Solidus does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information.