Software & Database Engineer

Peraton • Las Cruces, NM

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Jr./Mid-level Software & Database Engineer to work at the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This role is a core technical contributor responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining software and data systems. It combines full lifecycle software engineering with database expertise across Oracle and PostgreSQL. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop resilient applications, design high-performance schemas, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure reliable data integration across mission-critical platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field and 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain the ability to access the government worksite.
• At least 2 years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on database engineering or backend development working with Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency writing advanced logic in Oracle PL/SQL and PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL.
• Experience supporting SDLC processes in Agile/Scrum environments and managing database objects via Git.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OpenVMS, Linux, or Windows operating systems.
• Experience with SQL databases and object-oriented languages such as Ada, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with schema migration tools.
• Cloud-hosted database experience.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or shell environments.
• Understanding of database replication technologies such as GoldenGate and PostgreSQL streaming replication.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments and interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to create telemetry, tracking, and command software solutions.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and analyze software that interfaces with hardware systems.
• Customize third-party applications and maintain libraries, documentation, and manuals.
• Provide first-level customer support and communicate technical status updates to leadership.
• Design and maintain server-side logic using Oracle PL/SQL and PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL.
• Develop scalable relational schemas, manage migrations, and support new software feature deployments.
• Conduct performance tuning using Oracle AWR/ASH, TKPROF, and PostgreSQL EXPLAIN ANALYZE.
• Support database modernization and migration efforts across Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Optimize integration between applications and databases, including connection pooling and data access layers.

What This Job Offers

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