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Company Overview
TechGlobal, Inc. is a subsidiary of FedGeek and a leader in delivering innovative Professional Services and IT Solutions to government agencies at all levels. We are dedicated to empowering our clients through cutting-edge technology and expert support.
Note: this position requires a background check
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Database Developer to join the Data and Information Systems Branch (DIS) team supporting NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
In this position, you will play a central role in modernizing database architecture to handle cutting-edge Electronic Monitoring (EM) and AI-generated fisheries data. You will design database schemas for AI outputs, construct automated ingestion procedures, and integrate post-processed EM datasets into unified presentation views (Compass). Your work will establish the core data infrastructure required for enterprise-level QA/QC auditing processes across marine monitoring initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- AI Data Schema Architecture: Design and execute database schema updates to accommodate AI-generated EM datasets, creating specialized fields for confidence scores, Regions of Interest (ROIs), and metadata.
- Ingestion & Validation Workflows: Develop robust database procedures to ingest, validate, and compare third-party AI algorithm outputs against holdout validation sets, managing secure provider data access during evaluation phases.
- Modernized EM Data Access: Integrate EM post-processed datasets into Compass presentation views to provide modernized, streamlined data access for viewing, editing, and managing EM data.
- Data Integration & QA/QC Support: Build unified data pipelines and structures that serve as the foundation for multi-system reporting and advanced QA/QC auditing workflows.
- System Operations & Support: Perform database tuning, routine monitoring, audit logging, patch coordination, and troubleshooting to maintain peak system performance and security.
- Agile & Version Control: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in daily Scrums and bi-weekly Sprints, maintaining all code and database scripts within Git/GitHub repositories.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, data models, and SOPs for all database projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years of hands-on database development and data modeling experience.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Database & SQL Mastery: Proficient in database design, performance tuning, and writing complex stored procedures and queries (PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL).
- Data Pipeline Development: Experience designing database schemas for complex/unstructured metadata (e.g., AI/ML outputs, ROIs, confidence scores) and developing automated validation routines.
- Methodologies & Tools: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and code versioning using Git/GitHub.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively within dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle APEX, SQL Developer, or AWS/GCP cloud database integrations.
- Background in developing data presentation views or integrating disparate data sources into unified reporting interfaces (e.g., Compass views).
- Familiarity with fisheries monitoring data, scientific sampling programs, or computer vision metadata outputs.
We value energetic professionals eager to make impactful contributions in a fast-paced environment while advancing their expertise in cutting-edge data architectures.
Pay: $78,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Database development: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Company Overview
TechGlobal, Inc. is a subsidiary of FedGeek and a leader in delivering innovative Professional Services and IT Solutions to government agencies at all levels. We are dedicated to empowering our clients through cutting-edge technology and expert support.
Note: this position requires a background check
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Database Developer to join the Data and Information Systems Branch (DIS) team supporting NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
In this position, you will play a central role in modernizing database architecture to handle cutting-edge Electronic Monitoring (EM) and AI-generated fisheries data. You will design database schemas for AI outputs, construct automated ingestion procedures, and integrate post-processed EM datasets into unified presentation views (Compass). Your work will establish the core data infrastructure required for enterprise-level QA/QC auditing processes across marine monitoring initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- AI Data Schema Architecture: Design and execute database schema updates to accommodate AI-generated EM datasets, creating specialized fields for confidence scores, Regions of Interest (ROIs), and metadata.
- Ingestion & Validation Workflows: Develop robust database procedures to ingest, validate, and compare third-party AI algorithm outputs against holdout validation sets, managing secure provider data access during evaluation phases.
- Modernized EM Data Access: Integrate EM post-processed datasets into Compass presentation views to provide modernized, streamlined data access for viewing, editing, and managing EM data.
- Data Integration & QA/QC Support: Build unified data pipelines and structures that serve as the foundation for multi-system reporting and advanced QA/QC auditing workflows.
- System Operations & Support: Perform database tuning, routine monitoring, audit logging, patch coordination, and troubleshooting to maintain peak system performance and security.
- Agile & Version Control: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in daily Scrums and bi-weekly Sprints, maintaining all code and database scripts within Git/GitHub repositories.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, data models, and SOPs for all database projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years of hands-on database development and data modeling experience.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Database & SQL Mastery: Proficient in database design, performance tuning, and writing complex stored procedures and queries (PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL).
- Data Pipeline Development: Experience designing database schemas for complex/unstructured metadata (e.g., AI/ML outputs, ROIs, confidence scores) and developing automated validation routines.
- Methodologies & Tools: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and code versioning using Git/GitHub.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively within dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle APEX, SQL Developer, or AWS/GCP cloud database integrations.
- Background in developing data presentation views or integrating disparate data sources into unified reporting interfaces (e.g., Compass views).
- Familiarity with fisheries monitoring data, scientific sampling programs, or computer vision metadata outputs.
We value energetic professionals eager to make impactful contributions in a fast-paced environment while advancing their expertise in cutting-edge data architectures.
Pay: $78,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Database development: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software14
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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, KBR, and SAIC, and the most openings are in Virginia, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in finance, healthcare systems, and large enterprise technology teams.
How many database developer jobs are remote?
About 52% of database developer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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