AI Database Developer
US$97,000 – US$135,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Sr. AI Database Developer”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$97,000 – US$135,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Job Type: Full TimeLocation: Rockville, MDTravel: Possibly across US**
Job Type:** Full TimeRequired Clearance: Ability to obtain Public TrustRequired Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferredRequired Experience: 10 years of relevant experience Degrees may be substituted for years of experience: 8 years of experience
Description
PingWind is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Sr. AI Database Developer with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to join the PingWind team supporting Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning strategy in Rockville, MD. As a Sr. AI Database Developer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of AHRQ applications and products. Your responsibilities will include developing database code, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software to our stakeholders and users.
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain databases and database code
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Ensure database performance, security, and data integrity
• Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data migration and integration
• Implement the AHRQ Artificial Intelligence strategy
• Work closely with software developers and analysts to support application database needs
• Troubleshoot database issues and optimize performance using indexing and query tuning
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
• Monitor database health, resource utilization, and optimize database configurations
• Stay updated with emerging database technologies and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality software releases
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10 years of relevant experience
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering
• Generative AI and large language models
• AI solution architecture and systems engineering
• AI/ML prototyping, testing, evaluation, performance assessment, and monitoring
• Integration and deployment of AI/ML capabilities within approved cloud, application, and infrastructure environments
• Responsible AI, information security, privacy, documentation, and technical risk management