Apply database-level security controls — row-level security (e.g., Postgres RLS), roles and permissions, and auditing patterns — to protect sensitive data.
Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption to dependent systems.
Serve as the escalation point for Associate and mid-level engineers on data correctness and performance, and mentor through code review and by explaining design choices.
Partner with Software Engineering, Data Modeling, Systems, and Cyber to align data design, performance, and access patterns with mission needs.
Keep database and process documentation current — schema and data-flow diagrams, runbooks, and how-to guides for operating and querying key datasets.
What You Bring
Required Education & Experience
High School Diploma/GED and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR
Associate degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, OR
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
Master's degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience
Must-Haves
Relational database mastery — production experience designing, tuning, and operating one or more of Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
NoSQL / large-scale stores — hands-on work with MongoDB, Athena, or equivalent, and sound judgment on when to use them.
Schema and data modeling — designing normalized and denormalized structures that hold up under real-world query and storage conditions.
Performance engineering — diagnosing bad plans and bottlenecks, and applying indexing, partitioning, and query rewrites that stick.
ETL / ingest pipelines — building moderately complex loads with incremental processing, error handling, and validation.
Database security — row-level security, roles and permissions, and auditing patterns applied in production.
Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery — you know the plan and have exercised it.
Linux environments and scripting / automation — PowerShell, Bash, Python, and SQL.
SQL depth — Common Table Expressions, dynamic SQL, and the ability to reason about complex queries.
Independent delivery — you scope the work, choose the approach, surface risk, and drive it from design through rollout without being managed through it.
Mentorship and communication — you raise the bar through code review and clear technical writing for peers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Ownership mentality — you follow through, document your work, check downstream impact, and know when to persevere vs. ask for help.
Nice-to-Haves
Relevant certifications (e.g., DBA certifications).
Cloud platforms — AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Containerization — Docker, Kubernetes.
Schema automation / migration tooling — Liquibase, Flyway.
Monitoring and observability — Splunk or equivalent.
DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Salary Range (US)
$115,000—$140,000 USD
Clearance Requirement: This position may require an active TS/SCI Clearance. Current clearance holders are strongly encouraged to apply. If you don't currently hold one, Bluestaq will sponsor eligible candidates through the clearance process based on program needs.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for full-time positions.
About Bluestaq
At Bluestaq, we build secure data platforms that matter for space missions, national defense, healthcare systems, and commercial innovation. Founded in 2018, we've become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management by staying focused on what counts: modern architecture, operational excellence, and mission impact.
We're engineers, problem-solvers, and builders who take the mission seriously, but not ourselves. We automate the repeatable, question the status quo, and design systems that are as reliable as they are scalable. Whether we're supporting space, defense systems, or healthcare advancements, we build with the same principles: cloud-native solutions, security by design, and relentless simplicity.
What We Offer
For full-time positions
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
Up to 6% match to 401(k) contributions with additional discretionary 4% profit share on day one. Roth options available; no vesting period.
Every role is eligible for an annual performance bonus
$200,000 employer-paid life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
$5,000 annual professional development budget per employee
20 days PTO, plus 8 paid holidays
Pet insurance, onsite gym, and flexible schedule
Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.
Applications will be accepted for 60 days beyond the posting date, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.
