AWS Database Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

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About The Position

As an AWS Database Software Engineer, you will be responsible for resolving problems with complete end-to-end geospatial database solutions in a fast, agile environment. This role involves not just developing software, but creating systems that make a significant impact. The ideal candidate is an experienced developer capable of taking software and systems from vision to production-ready. The position requires familiarity with geospatial data and databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity. Beyond coding, this software engineer role at Booz Allen involves mastering new tools and techniques, identifying system improvements, and helping clients solve complex challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You will ensure that team-developed solutions consider the architecture, operating environment, and future functionality and enhancements, contributing to innovation and shaping systems for the better.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software with a cloud-first development approach
• 4+ years of experience with enterprise data engineering development, including geospatial data
• 3+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns, including ECS/EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM policies, security groups, and network security
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code, including AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation
• Experience working with ETL/ELT pipeline development using AWS services
• Experience with data lakes, data warehousing, and analytics platforms
• Experience developing and deploying production geospatial solutions from concept to O&M
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation
• Experience with database administration and optimization, including PostgreSQL or Aurora Postgres with geospatial workloads
• Experience designing and optimizing spatial database schemas, spatial indexing strategies, and complex geospatial queries at scale
• Experience leading technical initiatives in large-scale environments
• Experience with system design, including scalability and reliability
• Experience developing dashboards and monitoring systems to track streaming services
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
• AWS Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer Certifications
• IAT Level II+ Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certifications

Responsibilities

• Resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end geospatial database solution in a fast, agile environment
• Develop software and systems from vision to production-ready
• Ensure high availability, performance, and data integrity for geospatial data and databases
• Master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements
• Help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies
• Ensure the solution developed by the team considers the architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior