AWS Database Software Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking an AWS Database Software Engineer based in Springfield, Virginia. The role involves developing geospatial database solutions, ensuring high availability and performance, and working with cloud-native architectures. Candidates should have over 5 years of software experience, with significant expertise in AWS services and infrastructure as code. A Bachelor's degree and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph are required. Compensation ranges from $86,800 to $198,000 annually, with hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems with geospatial database solutions in a fast, agile environment.
• Develop software and systems from vision to production-ready.
• Ensure solution considers architecture and future enhancements.

Skills

Cloud-first development approach

Enterprise data engineering development

AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns

Infrastructure as Code

ETL/ELT pipeline development

Data lakes and warehousing

Developing geospatial solutions

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

CloudFormation

PostgreSQL

Aurora Postgres

Job description

AWS Database Software Engineer

Job Number: R0238413

Opportunity

As an AWS Database Software Engineer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end‑to‑end geospatial database solution in a fast, agile environment. If you're looking for the chance to not just develop software, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We're looking for an experienced developer with the skills needed to develop software and systems from vision to production‑ready. The position expects familiarity with geospatial data and databases ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity.

This role is more than just coding. As a software engineer at Booz Allen, you'll use your passion to master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You'll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You'll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation. Work with us as we shape systems for the better.

Join us. The world can't wait.

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

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• 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

• 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 with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model

• Remote: if this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.

• Onsite: work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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.