Database Engineer 2

GRVTY; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

401k match

Training & development

Award programs

Company events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking experienced Data Engineers to automate security evaluation workflows and to build a scalable data platform. You will design and maintain databases, develop Python-based REST endpoints, and lead the creation of data models across MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.

Expertise in Django/Flask, microservices, and API tooling is required, with a TS/SCI clearance preferred. The role focuses on automation, continuous monitoring, and data gathering across project lifecycles, enabling

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• 5 years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.
• Develop or maintain database structure to fit into the overall architecture of the system.
• Create new workflows to take over existing processes as needed as well as provide break/fix requests or updates.
• Lead development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Support the development and test of various Python based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models such as MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends.
• Database experience using MongoDB, Including: Deployment and management of database itself, Debugging of optimization issues, Scaling.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

REST endpoints

Microservices

Swagger

AWS

Docker

Git

Agile

Jira

Confluence

VS Code

JSON/XML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MariaDB

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

What Impact You’ll Have

GRVTY is seeking experiences Data Engineers to help develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

What You’ll be Owning

• Provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.
• Develop or maintain database structure to fit into the overall architecture of the system.
• Create new workflows to take over existing processes as needed as well as provide break/fix requests or updates.
• Lead development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Support the development and test of various Python based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models such as mariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends.
• Database experience using MongoDB, Including:
  • Deployment and management of database itself
  • Debugging of optimization issues
  • Scaling

What You Must Have

• 5 years of experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• 5 years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

What Would be Nice to Have

• Python, Django or Flask
• ReST Endpoint Development
• Micro-Service Model
• Swagger
• AWS,CS2 or other cloud experience
• Docker
• Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs, JSON and/or XML serialization
• Jira, Confluence
• Git version control
• Experience working in Agile environment

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

• The pay range for this position is: $130,000 - $160,000

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose‑built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on‑ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance.

Benefits:

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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