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Remote (Any State), United States of America
Hybrid
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a skilled Mid-Level PostgreSQL Database Engineer to support modernization efforts in a customer environment. This role focuses on database development, schema optimization, and performance tuning on a cloud-based PostgreSQL environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with stored procedures, triggers, query optimization, and data integrity controls.
Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize stored procedures, functions, triggers, packages, and views in PostgreSQL.
Analyze and tune SQL queries for performance and scalability.
Support schema design, normalization, refactoring, and dependency analysis.
Collaborate on database integration across legacy and modernized systems.
Assist in migration efforts involving Oracle and PostgreSQL.
Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions involving indexing, partitioning, and execution plan analysis.
Apply best practices for data integrity, concurrency, and transaction management.
Support development teams by providing database expertise for API and application interactions.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and data modeling workshops.
Ensure compliance with GovCloud security controls including IAM, encryption, and auditing.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
3–5 years of hands-on experience as a database engineer or database developer.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.
Strong experience developing stored procedures, triggers, and SQL logic for PostgreSQL.
Strong experience reviewing PL/SQL code and reverse engineering Oracle schemas.
Proven expertise with performance tuning, indexing strategies, query plans, and workload analysis.
Experience analyzing schema dependencies, constraints, and database objects.
Familiarity with database migration concepts and tools.
Ability to troubleshoot database issues in distributed integration environments
Desired:
Experience modernizing data systems for DoW customers.
Experience migrating databases to PostgreSQL using migration automation tools.
Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments with DevSecOps pipelines.
Working Conditions
Hybrid work with support at CACI facilities, customer sites, or remote depending on project needs.
May require infrequent travel for technical workshops, customer engagement, or integration events.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$90,300-$189,600CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.