Sr. Database Systems Engineer

Planned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, has an immediate opportunity available for a Database Systems Engineer with database and software development experience.

The candidate will provide software engineering and integration support for the Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing Support Services (IETSS) contract .

Candidate will work with v arious applications such as: The VA’s Veterans Health Information System Technology Architecture ( VistA ), Oracle Health (formerly Cerner) Millennium, and other EHR systems .

Required skills include Python script development, working with Oracle and MS SQL databases, building Python based websites, and knowledge of network protocols.

Knowledge of AI tools for software development and data analysis is a plus.

Testing capability skills, such as designing and creating test cases, system integration with external components, and understanding system architecture and database development are also desired .

Candidate will actively participate in collaborative meetings with the VA customer, contract teammates, VA project teams and other key stakeholders.

Candidate must be able to:

• Evaluate, implement, test, and manage technology solutions.
• Develop and execute architecture strategies, feasibility studies, and integration analyses.
• Independently gather and define the architecture requirements and ensure that the architectures are compatible and in compliance with the appropriate IT organization and project standards.
• Analyze application architecture of the systems, perform risk assessments, and be able to establish appropriate architecture for testing environments.
• Work simultaneously on multiple tasks if necessary, handle changing priorities, be detail oriented, and be able to work independently.
• Write effective client deliverable analysis reports with little to no supervision.
• Must be capable of utilizing organizationally established architecture tools, repositories, and repository management processes to capture, publish, and maintain architecture artifacts.
• Must also have excellent oral and written communication skills and exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation. Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and obtain a Government -granted Security clearance.