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System Engineer - Database Engineer

Esri
Vienna, Virginia
Full Time
Posted November 21, 2025
$118k - $198k
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Job Description

A Database Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise geospatial databases, collaborating with clients to develop scalable and secure data solutions, and providing technical guidance throughout project lifecycle using Esri technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Consult with customers to understand business and technical requirements for enterprise database design and implementation
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and robust database solutions supporting mission-critical applications
  • Configure and manage database environments, including backup, restore, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance using industry-standard tools and methodologies
  • Implement data security measures, access controls, and ensure compliance standards across environments
  • Automate routine database tasks such as data loading, maintenance, and monitoring
  • Provide technical guidance on database design, migration, and integration projects

Requirements

  • 8 years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
  • Demonstrated experience with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security
  • Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
  • Experience with cloud-based database solutions such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database
  • Basic understanding of geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
  • US citizenship and willingness and ability to obtain a public trust background investigation or security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Benefits & Perks

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy including industry-leading health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and their families)
401(k) and profit-sharing programs
Minimum of 80 hours of vacation leave
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Relocation Assistance Program

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