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Stryker Corporation

Database Designer

Stryker Corporation, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444

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Database Designer

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Job ID:

2025-5823

Type:

Full-time Exempt, Salaried

# of Openings:

3

Category:

Other

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Overview Dinè Source is seeking a Database Designer to support the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in the ongoing modernization of the Defense Retired & Annuitant Pay System (DRAS‑M). This role is critical to consolidating eight disparate legacy subsystems into a single, modernized Oracle database architecture that will serve 2.9 million military retirees and their beneficiaries. The candidate will contribute to building a secure, high-performance, cloud-native database environment that supports the transition to a government-owned, government-operated pay system.

Responsibilities

Design and implement consolidated Oracle database schema structures that integrate data from multiple legacy DRAS subsystems into a unified, normalized data model

Collaborate with senior data architects and application developers to create entity-relationship diagrams, define data types, and establish indexing strategies that support high-performance operations

Support the mapping of data elements between legacy and modernized formats, ensuring seamless data migration and integration across all eight disparate subsystems

Participate in Agile development cycles including sprint planning, backlog refinement, user story development, and integrated testing activities to ensure database changes align with application requirements

Technical Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Oracle database schemas with detailed entity‑relationship diagrams, data types, indexing strategies, and normalization requirements

Implement database access controls and encryption solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles, DevSecOps practices, and federal security standards including NIST SP 800‑53

Support Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) activities using tools such as Oracle GoldenGate or Apache Nifi to facilitate data migration from legacy systems

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including application developers, security engineers, and system administrators to ensure database integration supports overall DRAS‑M modernization goals

Participate in code reviews, database testing, and deployment processes following established DevSecOps pipeline procedures

Contribute to technical documentation including data dictionaries, schema documentation, and migration procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Database Management, or related technical field

Minimum 3 years of experience in database design, development, or administration

Security + CE/ IAT Level II certification

Public Trust / IT II Security clearance eligibility. Must be a US citizen.

Technical Skills Database Technologies:

Proficiency in Oracle database design and dSQLlopmeSQL(SQL, PL/SQL)

Experience with relational database design principles and normalization (3NF)

Knowledge of indexing strategies and database performance optimization

Data Management:

Familiarity with data modeling, entity-relationship diagrams, and data dictionary creation

Experience supporting or partiETLating in ETL processes for data migration

Understanding of data quality analysis and governance practices

Security & Compliance:

Understanding of database access control, encryption, and data masking practices

Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles and federal compliance frameworks

FamilDoDity with DoD environments and security standards

Development Tools:

Basic experience with Agile development toJirasuGitLabJira, GitLab, or ServiceNow

Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail in database design

Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting technical specifications

Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced Agile development environments with changing priorities

Self‑motivated with strong time management skills to meet sprint deadlines and project milestones

Adaptability to evolving technical requirements and new technologies in the modernization effort

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud-native database architectures and Microsoft Azure environments

FamilFedRAMPwith FedRAMP IL5 hosting requirements and compliance frameworks

Knowledge of financial systems, pDoDicularly DoD pay and accounting systems

Experience GoldenGatee GoldenGate, Apache Nifi,ETL similar ETL tools

UnderNISTding of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and Risk ManagementRMFamework (RMF)

Experience working in government contracting enviDoDments or DoD projects

Knowledge of Standard Financial InformationSFISucture (SFIS) and Standard Line of SLOAunting (SLOA) requirements

Experience with containerization technologies and cloud-agnostic database deployment sDinéegies

Diné Development CDDCoration (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that delivers IT, professional, and environmental solutions to advance the missions of federal, state, and tribal government agencies. As thought leaders and innovators, our team of specialists build client‑centric solutions that solve critical challenges faced by defense, cihealthcared healthcare organizations. Employing a mission‑focused approach, we deliver value that not only enhances current operations, but also drives future change. Closely aligned with this approach is our commitment to advancing the Navajo Nation and its People. Through economic development and community empowerment, we elevate the Navajo Nation to provide lasting impact and sustainable growth for future generations. DDC's ability to unite legacy-inspired technologies, industry best practices, and proven methodologies has contributed to our success for twenty years.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requireCFRts of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.

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