<div class="content-intro"><p>9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at <a href="https://9thwayinsignia.com/">https://9thwayinsignia.com/.</a></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Team (Project) Introduction</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":480,"335559739":0}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">9th Way Insignia is seeking a Database Architect to support the Consolidated Corporate Support Services (CCSS) 2.0 contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Database Architect will be responsible for designing and modeling data structures to support enterprise financial and administrative systems. Aligned with Section 5.2 of the PWS, this role focuses on ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient database architectures that align with VA operational and modernization goals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Professional Level</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":480,"335559739":0}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">E1 Engineer</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Responsibilities</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":480,"335559739":0}"> </span></p><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop, test, and maintain application features in alignment with technical specifications.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Participate in Agile development teams, including sprint planning and retrospectives.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Collaborate with business analysts and architects to translate requirements into code.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Write clean, scalable, and secure code following industry best practices.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Conduct unit testing and peer code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Participate in continuous integration and deployment processes.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Document code, APIs, and system configurations for maintainability.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Work with QA teams to support defect resolution and performance tuning.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Follow VA cybersecurity, Section 508, and data protection standards.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Requirements</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":480,"335559739":0}"> </span></p><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto"> BD degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required, or related field.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> 5 years of related professional experience.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education</span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Preferred/Desired</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":480,"335559739":0}"> </span></p><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Experience with enterprise-level systems in government or financial domains.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Familiarity with Java, .NET, or Python in modern frameworks.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and DevSecOps practices.</span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto"> Experience using source control tools such as Git and project tracking systems like Jira.</span></li></ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$62,818.02</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$85,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</em></p><p><strong>Clearance/Background Investigation</strong><br>Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.</p><p><strong>Legal</strong><br>We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p></div>