Senior Database Architect

Company: 9 th Way Insignia
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at .Team (Project) IntroductionThis project supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) environment. The team is composed of experienced Oracle database administrators, developers, and business intelligence professionals. Working closely with Oracle Commercial Professional Services, the team analyzes the current environment, provides access to logs and metrics, and implements performance tuning recommendations. The team follows agile principles, provides frequent updates, and aims to improve the EDW environment in preparation for cloud migration.Professional Level InformationThe Senior Database Architect position aligns as an Engineer 3 at 9th Way Insignia. An Engineer 3 typically plans and directs research or development work on complex projects, provides technical leadership, and collaborates with teams in designing and implementing advanced systems. This individual has strong technical skills, deep subject matter expertise, and leads resolution of complex challenges.Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Oracle technical expert for the EDW optimization and cloud migration readiness task.
• Provide guidance and direction to junior resources, including Database Administrators, Developers, and Senior Developers.
• Coordinate directly with Oracle Commercial Professional Services to ensure access to system data, logs, ETL pipelines, and performance metrics.
• Review, validate, and quality-assure deliverables in partnership with the Project Manager.
• Oversee schema analysis, partitioning strategies, indexing, and tuning recommendations.
• Lead the integration of Oracle GoldenGate configurations and data replication enhancements.
• Ensure deliverables align with 9th Way Insignia standards and meet customer expectations.
• Provide technical expertise in performance diagnostics, storage optimization, and query tuning.
• Support the creation of migration readiness assessments, optimization plans, and implementation roadmaps.
• Other duties as assigned.Requirements
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required.
• An additional 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the field.
• Extensive experience in Oracle database architecture, including schema design, indexing, materialized views, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of ETL workflows and business intelligence tools.
• Experience working with Oracle GoldenGate and data replication in hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical projects and mentoring of junior engineering staff.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Tier 2/Moderate clearance. Existing clearances are preferred.
• Must be available to work onsite 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday at 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC.
• Oracle certifications related to database administration or architecture.LocationThis position is onsite at 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC. Must be onsite Monday through Friday for 8 hours per day.Salary Range$120,518 - $150,000 USD9thWay Insignia's range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Clearance/Background InvestigationApplicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.BenefitsEligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.LegalWe're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.Apply for this job* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfAre you currently on visa sponsorship or will you ever require it in the future? * Select...Do you live within a commutable distance from the Washington DC or would you need to relocate for this job? * Select...This position has a 5 day onsite (Monday through Friday) requirement located in downtown Washington, DC. Can you meet this requirement? * Select...What is your desired salary?LinkedIn ProfileWebsiteVoluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.As set forth in 9th Way Insignia's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.Voluntary Self-Identification of DisabilityForm CC-305Page 1 of 1OMB Control Number 1250-0005Expires 04/30/2026Why are you being asked to complete this form?We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at .How do you know if you have a disability?A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your "major life activities." If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

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