Database Specialist / Software Developer

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, seeks candidates for a Database Specialist / Software Developer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Take the lead on complex SQL Server and Postgres design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Support the effort to migrate and integrate data between SQL Server and Postgres environments.
• Contribute to our .NET MVC web applications (C#, Kendo/Telerik, front-end integrations).
• Work alongside a small team of developers in a collaborative environment.
• Help shape best practices for data access, schema design, and performance across our applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• 7-10 years of professional experience in software/database development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server schema design and optimization.
• Solid experience with Postgres, including performance tuning and cross-platform data considerations.
• Working knowledge of C# / .NET MVC web development.
• Comfort working in a small team where you may wear multiple hats.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex issues.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with JavaScript.
• Familiarity with DoD contract work and software environments.
• Background in both application and database architecture.

Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.