Database Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About the job

At S5, we offer a leading-edge compensation package that includes top-tier salaries , up to 25% profit sharing into a qualified retirement account, flexible PTO , and company paid medical, vision and dental premiums for you and your family . You'll join a team of innovative engineers committed to innovation and excellence. We prioritize professional growth and team cohesion through technical trainings, team dinners, retreats, and an annual fully sponsored off-site. Our culture is built to support your career development, personal well-being, and long-term success.

Position Overview

S5 Analytics is seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer in San Diego, CA to contribute to the modernization and enhancement of a large-scale Imagery Archive and Geospatial Intelligence platform. This role is onsite and integral to a cross-functional engineering team focused on designing, implementing, testing, and deploying advanced database solutions within a fast-paced development cycle. The system handles significant data volumes and supports mission-critical operations. Occasional travel may be required to support customer engagements and on-site system deployments.

What You'll Bring

• Active TS / SCI security clearance
• A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in all stages of the development process
• Advanced Oracle Expertise : Strong experience with Oracle RDBMS (12c / 19c), including pluggable databases, server administration, and PL / SQL development (procedures, functions, packages, and user-defined types).
• Database Design & Optimization : Proven ability to design scalable systems, construct and optimize SQL queries, and apply Oracle STIG compliance and security hardening.
• Linux & Cloud Environments : Skilled in RHEL 7 / 8 with bash and csh scripting; knowledgeable in AWS RDS and Oracle Instant Client setup.
• Development Tools & Collaboration : Proficient with Jira and Git in agile workflows; effective communicator who thrives in secure, team-based environments.

Preferred Qualifications

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes significant profit-sharing opportunities, retirement plan, company-paid health, vision, and dental care benefits, flexible PTO, and bonus opportunities.

This base salary range for this position is $151,020 - $224,100 annually, based on full-time employment in the San Diego, California area. The final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, education, and market conditions.

This role may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as performance-based bonuses or other forms of incentive pay, in accordance with company policy.

S5 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.