Application database administrator

Location: Hybrid-Remote. Must be able to be onsite, as needed, for program execution in Suitland, MD

Years’ Experience: 3+ years database administration experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field

Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Key Skills: Must have Oracle APEX experience. PostgreSQL experience is desirable. Experience supporting databases across on-prem and AWS cloud environments

Responsibilities

• Application & APEX Development Support Build, maintain, and optimize Oracle APEX pages, components, forms, and interactive reports. Develop PL/SQL procedures, packages, triggers, and functions that support business logic Troubleshoot application‑layer database issues and improve SQL efficiency.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization Tune SQL queries, review execution plans, right‑size indexes, and resolve database performance bottlenecks. Collaborate with reporting/analytics teams to optimize queries powering dashboards and reports.
• Modernization to PostgreSQL Participate in efforts to migrate data models, business logic, and application SQL from Oracle to PostgreSQL. Assist with schema conversion, PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL refactoring, and testing for functional equivalence. Contribute to modernization planning and ensure application compatibility during transitions.
• Automation, Scripting & CI/CD Support automated build/test/deploy pipelines for database objects and APEX applications. Use scripting languages (Shell, Python, PowerShell) to streamline routine tasks and deployments. Maintain source control standards in Git and ensure full traceability to Agile work items.
• Security, Documentation & Agile Collaboration Follow security and compliance best practices for database access, auditing, and data handling. Maintain procedural and technical documentation in shared knowledge platforms. Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional database administration experience with a concentration in supporting Oracle and Oracle APEX in production environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
• Hands ‑ on experience with Oracle APEX and PL/SQL development.
• Strong SQL tuning and performance troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with Git ‑ based source control and Agile delivery processes.
• Experience supporting or collaborating with reporting/analytics or BI teams.
• Exposure to or interest in Oracle ‑ to ‑ PostgreSQL migration, including schema and code conversion.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Knowledge of Java ‑ based application stacks and their database interactions.
• Relevant database or cloud certifications.

About Sparibis Sparibis LLC is a professional solution firm that Clients rely on to access the best talent to drive their business success. Sparibis is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.