Database Admin Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman • Aurora, CO

4d • $83,400 - $155,400

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 2 or Level 3 Database Administrator / Software Engineer with strong PostgreSQL experience to design, implement, and maintain backend databases and stored procedures. The role makes key technical decisions and works closely with the Program Product Owner and software development team in an Agile environment, using GitLab for version control and CI/CD.

The position is part of the growing Aurora Software department, which includes more than 200 software, DevOps, systems administration, database administration, and network engineering peers. The department offers opportunities for advancement into higher-level technical or leadership roles and participates in cross-program collaboration, professional development, training, and engagement activities.

The role requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is approximately 10%.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Science with at least 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 or more years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Science with at least 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application.
• Professional experience as a Database Engineer, Database Administrator, or Database Architect.
• Experience with relational databases, including schema design, SQL, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, including advanced querying, optimization, migrations, and ORMs.
• Experience with Python, GitLab, and Linux environments.
• Solid understanding and experience with modern software development lifecycle practices, including Agile, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps collaboration, and automated testing.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Docker, including Dockerfiles, image builds, local development, and best practices.
• Familiarity with Rust for performance-critical components.
• Exposure to Docker Swarm or similar container orchestration platforms.
• Experience or certification as a Scrum Master, including facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams.
• Practical experience using Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production and test PostgreSQL databases.
• Architect and maintain database instances across multiple runtime environments.
• Guide and support database deployments using Docker Swarm and related tooling.
• Provide operational support by handling incidents, investigating production issues, and completing follow-up actions.
• Design and implement database access layers and automation tooling in collaboration with the development team.
• Define and promote engineering best practices, including coding and procedure standards, testing, and code review.
• Participate in and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Use Jira for backlog and sprint management and Confluence for technical documentation.
• Use GitLab for source control, code reviews, and CI/CD integration.
• Partner with product owners, QA, and DevOps to deliver reliable, high-quality features.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence technical direction.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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