Software Database Engineer

About the position

Auria is looking to hire a Software Database Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and deployment of the Wideband SATCOM Trend Analysis & Anomaly Resolution Subsystem (WSTARS) for the Department of Defense (DOD) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Enterprise. The ideal candidate will design and implement multiple databases in multiple environments to support the engineering design and development of the WSTARS program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems.
• Diagnose problems encountered during application integration among products and address fixes/enhancements according to prescribed program processes.
• Design and develop complex software using a variety of programming and scripting languages.
• Work in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment on a day-to-day basis.
• Collaborate effectively with company team members as well as program stakeholders and DoD contractor personnel using strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Travel in support of customer interface, technical interchange meetings, on-site technical support, and event/exercise support.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience, or a STEM PhD and 4 years of related experience.
• Level 5: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related experience, or a STEM PhD and 7 years of related experience.
• Experience with design and implementation of data warehousing technologies including relational and nonrelational databases, SQL, and data analytics.
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL database management systems running on Windows or Linux.
• Experience in full lifecycle project development.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python for crafting efficient automation scripts and executing database operations.
• Experience working on Agile Teams and SAFe methodologies.
• Ability to obtain Security+ or other DoD Level 2 Security Certification within 6 months.
• Experience documenting design, processes, and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Active US DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing automation solutions using Ansible to support distribution and operational processes.
• Experience working with DevOps Processes and Cloud Infrastructure.
• Systems administration experience, to include Windows, Linux, and VM environments.
• Understanding of enterprise-level computing platforms involving virtualization, distribution, and high availability.
• Experience with direct customer interaction.

Benefits

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases.
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed.
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year.
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested.
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance.
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).