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Job Description
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland; Alexandria, VA; Chantilly, VA; Aurora, CO; St. Louis, MO; Tucson, AZ
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph
Schedule: Full Time
Travel: No
Remote: No Remote
Company Overview
We are Ennoble First. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver.
Program Overview
This position supports a newly awarded five-year effort delivering modern, mission-critical software capabilities to a national security customer. The program leverages Agile development, DevSecOps practices, and cloud-native technologies to build and enhance scalable enterprise solutions supporting critical mission operations.
Engineers on this effort will work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy impactful capabilities while helping shape the architecture and technical direction of a long-term, high-visibility program.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mid-Level SQL Engineer to support a high-visibility, data-driven application that powers analytics and reporting across the organization. This role focuses on developing and optimizing SQL queries, shaping data for dashboards, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of datasets used by mission stakeholders.
The ideal candidate has experience working with enterprise data systems, supporting analytics or reporting efforts, and translating requirements into effective SQL solutions. This individual will work closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver clean, consistent, and performant data that supports mission-critical decision-making.
Primary Responsibilities
• SQL Development: Write complex SQL queries involving joins, aggregations, filtering, subqueries, and window functions to support dashboards
• Data Shaping for Visualization: Structure query outputs in a way that is optimized for dashboard consumption (clear naming, grouping, formatting)
• Dashboard Support: Partner with dashboard developers to define and deliver the data required for visualizations and reporting
• Data Validation: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of datasets used in dashboards
• Query Performance: Identify inefficient queries and make basic improvements to support responsive dashboards
• Requirements Translation: Translate dashboard and reporting requirements into effective SQL queries
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4-8 years of experience; or Master's with 2-6 years
• Active TS/SCI with ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
• Strong SQL skills, including the ability to write advanced queries (joins, aggregations, subqueries, window functions)
• Experience working with enterprise relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Background supporting analytics, dashboards, or reporting pipelines
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments
• Proven ability to work independently on data-centric tasks and ensure data quality
Desired Qualifications
• Experience with Grafana, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile environments
Pay Range
$105,000-$125,000
The Ennoble First pay 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.
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Ennoble First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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At Ennoble First, we’re proud to serve and partner with leading federal agencies—including the DoD, NGA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, DIA, Department of State, and U.S. Cyber Command—as well as trusted industry innovators like AWS, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen, CACI, Leidos, and Splunk. Together, we deliver secure, agile IT solutions that advance intelligence, defense, healthcare, and national security. What sets us apart is our people. We believe in empowering bold thinkers, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where health, family, and work stay in balance. We embrace diverse perspectives, encourage innovation, and ensure every team member feels supported and connected. When you join Ennoble First, you’re not just filling a role—you’re becoming part of a community that values you, challenges you, and helps you grow while making an impact on missions of national importance.