Database Architect

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Job Description : We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Architect to lead our efforts in optimizing and enhancing the performance of our existing database architecture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in performance tuning, query optimization, and scalability improvements for PostgreSQL environments. Key Responsibilities : Analyze and optimize existing PostgreSQL database structures and queries Design and implement scalable database solutions Develop and maintain database security protocols Create and manage backup and recovery procedures Collaborate with development teams to improve database integration Monitor database performance and implement proactive optimizations Lead database migration and upgrade projects Here's what you'll need : Security + (Plus) certification 4 to 7+ years of experience with one or more of the following: PostgreSQL performance tuning, query optimization, and scalability improvements Database design principles, including normalization, denormalization, and partitioning strategies Designing and implementing scalable database solutions PostgreSQL security best practices and implementation of robust security protocols Creating and managing backup and recovery procedures for PostgreSQL environments PostgreSQL monitoring tools and implementing proactive performance optimizations Leading database migration and upgrade projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize complex database systems Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working alongside development teams to improve database integration Bonus points if you have : 2+ years of experience with Linux operating system Security Clearance : • Active Secret security clearance is required As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $78,600 $160,200 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imper ... (truncated, view full listing at source)