Software Developer - Database Administrator - Senior

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer/Database Administrator with 10+ years of experience, focusing on cloud technologies and database administration. The role includes capacity planning, database tuning, backups, and cloud migration tasks in a secure environment.

Required: experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL, Linux/Windows, and a TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance. Bachelor’s degree and a strong background in software development are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting data models and developing database structures.
• DBA support of SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures and high availability.
• Experience configuring, managing and maintaining complex relational databases on Linux/Windows.
• Experience monitoring critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Capacity planning and IT systems support.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure.
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution.
• Manage server and storage capacity for critical systems.
• Improve change and configuration management processes and tools.
• Monitor and administer database performance and schedules.

Skills

Database administration

Cloud technologies

Server capacity planning

Troubleshooting

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Linux

Windows

C#

Microsoft Visual Basic

Job description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer/Database Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience with a strong background in cloud technologies and database administration.

Work Schedule

M- F 40 hours a week

Essential Responsibilities

• Capacity planning.
• Supporting implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. -Managing IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Providing support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client problems.
• Performing server and storage capacity management and planning for the most complex and critical systems.
• Recommending and implementing process and tool improvements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's change management and configuration management processes and systems
• Managing, monitoring, and administering database system performance and schedule activities.
• Performing optimization and tuning of data loads and extractions. -Installing and configure database environments and associated storage systems.
• Performing backups/restores, and archive data.
• Designing, Developing, and Maintaining database applications within the cloud environment for new applications development or the transition of legacy applications to the cloud environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience interpreting data models and developing database structures; using standard diagramming techniques to design and develop computer data models; and implementing and troubleshooting programming changes and modifications.
• DBA support of SQLServer and Postgres databases
• Knowledge of security requirements for databases, developing, documenting, and implementing backup and recovery procedures. - managing the databases for high availability
• Experience configuring, managing and maintaining the operation of complex relational databases; familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience monitoring critical systems.

Technical Knowledge

• Data base management system software — Database management software; Microsoft SQL Server
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• Development environment software — C#, Microsoft Visual Basic

Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum Years of Experience

10

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details

$225,000.00 - $235,000.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/19/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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