Senior Database Programmer

Company Overview

At OAS, we're not just growing; we're soaring! As a dynamic management consulting firm, we specialize in powering the aviation industry forward. Our expertise lies in crafting tailored strategies that blend cutting‑edge technical solutions with deep organizational insights-elevating our civilian and military aviation partners.

Job Summary

Join us in shaping the future of aviation! Objective Area Solutions (OAS) is seeking an experienced Senior Database Programmer to enhance our team. Our ideal candidate will be proficient in database design, optimization, and modernization, with deep expertise in SQL‑based legacy system transformation and sustainment.

This role supports the Federal Aviation Administration, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of 45,000 flights and 3 million passengers traversing over 28 million miles of U.S.‑controlled airspace every day. In addition to providing air traffic control and safety oversight for civilian aviation, the FAA also works in lockstep with the Department of Defense and other government agencies to ensure the security of our nation. A key component of that coordination involves the collaborative use of aviation tools and data.

Key Responsibilities

A successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and be proficient in:

• Conducting database assessments to identify schema inconsistencies, redundant structures, and performance issues
• Designing, refactoring, and optimizing relational database schemas to support modernization
• Executing hands‑on database optimization, tuning, and legacy system stabilization
• Supporting configuration management, patching, release management, and CI/CD integration
• Collaborating with developers, architects, and security analysts to align database structures with modern frameworks
• Troubleshooting and resolving database‑related defects across development, testing, and operations
• Supporting security authorization documentation, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation
• Validating database changes through unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation including schemas, data models, change logs, and sustainment procedures
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and supporting traceable, well‑documented release processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of relevant database development experience
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Database modeling and schema design
• Database optimization and performance tuning
• Legacy database assessment and modernization
• Enterprise or mission‑critical system support
• Strong understanding of:
• Relational database design principles
• Data normalization and integrity
• Configuration and change management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting the FAA, federal government systems, or aviation safety systems
• Experience working within federal architecture constraints and modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Experience supporting systems undergoing technology refresh or framework upgrades

Work Requirements

• Work Environment: Remote within the United States

Objective Area Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and building a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. OAS does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Objective Area Solutions LLC is committed to complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing reasonable accommodations of individuals, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities will be supported in accordance with these requirements. If you are a disabled individual or disabled Veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please speak with your recruiter.