AWS Database Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA seeks an experienced AWS Database Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain end-to-end geospatial database solutions in a fast, agile environment. You will work with AWS services, data lakes, and analytics platforms to build production geospatial capabilities from concept to operations, ensuring secure, scalable architecture and ongoing improvements.

The role requires 5+ years of software experience, TS/SCI with polygraph willingness, and a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software experience with a cloud-first development approach.
• 4+ years of enterprise data engineering with geospatial data.
• 3+ years of AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns (ECS/EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, security groups).
• 3+ years of IaC (AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation).
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines on AWS.
• Experience with data lakes, data warehousing, and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end geospatial database solutions.
• Work with AWS services to implement scalable, secure cloud architectures.

Skills

Cloud-first development

Geospatial data handling

AWS services

Infrastructure as Code

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data lakes / warehousing

Production geospatial solutions

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

CloudFormation

PostgreSQL / PostGIS

Aurora Postgres

Job description

AWS Database Software Engineer

We are looking for an experienced developer to design, implement, and maintain end‑to‑end geospatial database solutions in a fast, agile environment.

The Opportunity

As an AWS Database Software Engineer, you will help clients overcome challenging problems using the latest architectural approaches and tools. You’ll master new techniques, identify system improvements, and ensure the solution considers architecture, operating environment, and future enhancements.

You Have

• 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
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• 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
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• AWS Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer Certifications
• IAT Level II+ Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certifications

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, skills, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible to participate.

Work Model

• Remote: This position may require occasional onsite work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, with occasional customer visits.
• Onsite: Primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.