Principal/Sr. Principal Software Database Engineer
Job Description
Software Database Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:
• Develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems.
• Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Diagnose problems encountered during application integration among products and address fixes/enhancements according to prescribed program processes.
• Familiarity with developing application software in a Linux environment, using relational databases, and knowledge of client - server applications will help set the candidate up for success.
• The candidate will be working in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment on a day-to-day basis.
In addition, the candidate must be a team player, able to work comfortably and effectively with company team members as well as program stakeholders and DoD contractor personnel using strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
Basic Qualifications:
• Principal/Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, OR STEM PhD and 1 year of related experience.
• Sr. Principal/Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience, OR STEM PhD and 4 year of related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph at time of application.
• Experience with design and implementation of data warehousing technologies including relational and nonrelational databases, SQL, and data analytics
• Experience implementing Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle database and PostgreSQL database systems running on Linux.
• Experience in full lifecycle project development.
• Experience with scripting languages such bash, PLSQL and/or Python for crafting efficient automation scripts and executing database operations.
• Experience working on Agile Teams.
• Security+ Certification.
• Experience documenting design, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with CI/CD Pipeline, Bitbucket, Git, Jira.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in implementing automation solutions using Ansible to support distribution and operational processes.
• Experience working with DevOps processes, i.e., Ansible, VMWare, Kubernetes (containers), deployment experience.
• Systems administration experience, to include Windows, Linux, and VM environments.
• Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline.
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Software Database Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:
• Develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems.
• Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Diagnose problems encountered during application integration among products and address fixes/enhancements according to prescribed program processes.
• Familiarity with developing application software in a Linux environment, using relational databases, and knowledge of client - server applications will help set the candidate up for success.
• The candidate will be working in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment on a day-to-day basis.
In addition, the candidate must be a team player, able to work comfortably and effectively with company team members as well as program stakeholders and DoD contractor personnel using strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
Basic Qualifications:
• Principal/Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, OR STEM PhD and 1 year of related experience.
• Sr. Principal/Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience, OR STEM PhD and 4 year of related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph at time of application.
• Experience with design and implementation of data warehousing technologies including relational and nonrelational databases, SQL, and data analytics
• Experience implementing Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle database and PostgreSQL database systems running on Linux.
• Experience in full lifecycle project development.
• Experience with scripting languages such bash, PLSQL and/or Python for crafting efficient automation scripts and executing database operations.
• Experience working on Agile Teams.
• Security+ Certification.
• Experience documenting design, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with CI/CD Pipeline, Bitbucket, Git, Jira.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in implementing automation solutions using Ansible to support distribution and operational processes.
• Experience working with DevOps processes, i.e., Ansible, VMWare, Kubernetes (containers), deployment experience.
• Systems administration experience, to include Windows, Linux, and VM environments.
• Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline.
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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