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ashburn, va • Posted Today
Onsite Full Time Database

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Database Architect / Software Developer to support a federal program focused on national bridge and tunnel inspection systems, mission-critical infrastructure data, and enterprise‑level web and database applications. This position is onsite in Ashburn, VA with a compressed work schedule available . The Database Architect / Software Developer will support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and database systems.

Responsibilities for the Database Architect / Software Developer include:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain web‑based and Windows‑based applications supporting bridge inspection data.
  • Enhance and maintain the FLH Bridge Data Management Web System and internal FHWA intranet applications.
  • Develop database applications aligned with NBIS, NTIS, and NTI federal inspection standards.
  • Install, configure, patch, tune, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Microsoft Access databases.
  • Create and optimize triggers, procedures, packages, and SQL statements to improve system performance.
  • Perform data migration, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
  • Generate and maintain Section 508‑compliant reports and maps using Crystal Reports, Power BI, and GIS tools.
  • Support software integration, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with federal security requirements.
  • Maintain documentation including schemas, data models, data dictionaries, and software engineering standards.
  • Participate in bridge inspection field trips (up to 25% travel) for data collection and QA/QC.

Required Qualifications for the Database Architect / Software Developer include:

  • Experience developing software using ASP.NET MVC, Classic ASP, VB.NET , Visual Studio, and Python .
  • Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Microsoft Access database administration.
  • Proficiency with HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, XML, JSON , and VBA/Macro programming.
  • Knowledge of database design, object‑oriented programming, and relational database management.
  • Experience installing, patching, tuning, and maintaining databases on Windows servers.
  • Familiarity with NBIS , NTIS , or federal inspection data systems (SDMS, PONTIS, BrM, AssetWise).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance .
  • Ability to travel up to 25% for field inspection support.

Compensation for the Database Architect / Software Developer includes:

  • Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000
  • Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law
  • Compressed work schedule available

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