Senior Database Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Database Engineer works in-office or hybrid in McLean, Virginia. The posting lists a base salary range of $100,000–$200,000 per year. The role supports Appian’s Public Sector Customer Success department and long-term Department of War efforts. The engineer designs and maintains data architecture for large datasets, migrates legacy data, and supports high availability and performance. This work provides a scalable, secure database foundation for mission-critical government systems.

What you'll do

• Design database architectures and data models
• analyze legacy databases and migration risks
• convert stored procedures, triggers, views, and functions
• update hardcoded SQL
• build ETL functions
• configure and monitor database clusters
• tune performance and indexes
• integrate database objects into CI/CD
• maintain source control
• develop test data-generation scripts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior database engineer

data engineering

sql

nosql

database architecture

etl

cloud migration

ci/cd

public sector

mclean va

hybrid

appian

$100k–$200k

travel up to 10%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, referral bonus, learning and development resources, and possible equity awards.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of data engineering experience, SQL and NoSQL proficiency, and an active or obtainable DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. Travel up to 10% annually.

About the employer

Appian Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Software Publishers. Sector: 51.