Senior Database Developer

Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 28, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: The Swift Group, LLC
Location: Herndon, VA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $49,996.80 – $290,004.00

About the Role

Swift is a mission-driven services and solutions company supporting Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. We are seeking a Senior Database Developer to design, develop, and manage scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, with a focus on AWS cloud services.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Designing, developing, and managing database systems, particularly focusing on AWS RDS for PostgreSQL and SQL databases.
  • Managing data structures and load routines to support application development and user needs.
  • Developing and interfacing with Application Program Interfaces (APIs), supporting application development teams within AWS environments.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications and analytics, utilizing tools like Power BI.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in data management and processing.
  • Demonstrated database experience preferably with PostgreSQL and SQL databases.
  • Proficiency in working with views, triggers, and stored procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL scripting, database indexing, and optimization techniques.
  • Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments and experience working within an Agile project management framework.
  • US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI and Generative AI models and algorithms.
  • Familiarity with Jira, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
  • AWS certifications related to data engineering or architecture.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
  • $5,000 bonus for qualified referrals.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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