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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Database Developer to join our team in Herndon, VA. As a Lead Database Developer on our team, you will be part of a high-performing software development team supporting the planning and execution of full life-cycle solutions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide project management, systems engineering and database management for a development team supporting an enterprise application Write, maintain, and debug stored procedures to ensure optimal database performance.
- Work with various analysts to craft clear operational and data requirements.
- Make data available, accessible, and secure to all stakeholders.
- Design, build, and optimize databases for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at enterprise scale.
- Optimize SQL queries run against terabytes of data for efficiency and speed
- Design database tables with clear schemas, appropriate indexing, and logical partitioning.
- Analyze data sources for accuracy and data prioritization while applying appropriate logic to developed solutions.
- Provide platform support, problem-solving, and debugging database production issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and 15+ years’ experience with database management, database development or application development.
- Experience managing software, application or database development projects.
- Experience taking data collection requirements and translating those requirements into implementable solutions.
- Experience analyzing data sources for accuracy and applying appropriate logic to solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with JavaScript and Node.js.
- Experience with Python.
- Experience with enterprise-scale data analytics platforms and high-volume data architecture.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues via multiple communication channels.
Clearance Requirements: Active/current TS/SCI with polygraph is required
Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Database Developer to join our team in Herndon, VA. As a Lead Database Developer on our team, you will be part of a high-performing software development team supporting the planning and execution of full life-cycle solutions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide project management, systems engineering and database management for a development team supporting an enterprise application Write, maintain, and debug stored procedures to ensure optimal database performance.
- Work with various analysts to craft clear operational and data requirements.
- Make data available, accessible, and secure to all stakeholders.
- Design, build, and optimize databases for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at enterprise scale.
- Optimize SQL queries run against terabytes of data for efficiency and speed
- Design database tables with clear schemas, appropriate indexing, and logical partitioning.
- Analyze data sources for accuracy and data prioritization while applying appropriate logic to developed solutions.
- Provide platform support, problem-solving, and debugging database production issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and 15+ years’ experience with database management, database development or application development.
- Experience managing software, application or database development projects.
- Experience taking data collection requirements and translating those requirements into implementable solutions.
- Experience analyzing data sources for accuracy and applying appropriate logic to solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with JavaScript and Node.js.
- Experience with Python.
- Experience with enterprise-scale data analytics platforms and high-volume data architecture.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues via multiple communication channels.
Clearance Requirements: Active/current TS/SCI with polygraph is required
Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in database developer jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL with experience writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers
- Hands-on experience with at least one major RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
- Experience designing and optimizing relational database schemas for production systems
- Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and tools such as SSIS or Informatica
- Understanding of database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query execution plans
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Database Developer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Database developer job listings almost always name specific platforms, so match your resume's skills section to the exact tools listed, whether that's Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Snowflake. Generic 'databases' language gets filtered out by applicant tracking systems before a human sees it.
Show query optimization wins concretely
Hiring managers distinguish strong candidates by measurable impact, so describe a slow query you rewrote or an index strategy you introduced and what it changed for the system. Saying you 'improved performance' without specifics reads the same as every other resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists database developer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings that name your certification
Certifications like Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate appear verbatim in job postings. Filter your search by those credential names to surface openings where your credential is a direct match rather than a tiebreaker.
Prep for a live SQL whiteboard round
Most database developer interviews include at least one session where you write queries in real time, often covering window functions, CTEs, or multi-table joins. Practice writing and explaining your logic out loud, not just getting the correct result, because interviewers evaluate your reasoning process.
Negotiate cloud platform scope early
If an offer includes a cloud migration project or a shift from on-premises to a managed service, clarify your expected ownership before you accept. Database developers frequently inherit responsibilities for a platform they weren't hired to administer, which affects title, workload, and your next job search positioning.
Database Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most database developers?
The most active employers for database developers right now are VSolvit, B&A, and Amentum, and the most openings are in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in finance, healthcare systems, and large enterprise technology teams.
How many database developer jobs are remote?
About 71% of database developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in cloud database engineering and data warehousing roles. On-premises database administration and roles tied to regulated environments like healthcare or defense tend to require in-office or on-site presence more often.
How do you become a database developer?
Start by building a strong foundation in SQL through a computer science degree, a community college program, or a self-directed curriculum using official documentation and practice databases. Learn at least one major database platform deeply, work through schema design and query optimization exercises, build a portfolio project that demonstrates ETL or reporting work, and pursue a vendor certification to make your skills verifiable to employers.
How do you get hired as a database developer with little experience?
Build a portfolio using publicly available datasets to demonstrate schema design, query writing, and basic ETL work. Entry-level roles at consulting firms, staffing agencies, and mid-size companies with legacy database environments are often more open to candidates who can show hands-on project work than to those with only coursework. An Oracle or Microsoft certification at the associate level signals seriousness and helps your application pass automated screening.
What does the database developer interview process look like?
Most database developer interviews run two to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical phone or video interview covering SQL fundamentals, data modeling, and sometimes a take-home query challenge. The next round is usually a live coding or whiteboard session where you write and explain queries in real time. Final rounds often include a system design discussion and a conversation with the engineering or data team about past projects.
Where can I find and apply to database developer jobs?
You can find and apply to database developer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles by location, specialization, or experience level, find the listings that match your background, and apply directly to each one.
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