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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Engineer - Level 3 or 4 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Client Server Models, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Linux, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Ansible, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Scripting, Git, Kubernetes, Influxdb, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Bitbucket, Vmware - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm7wgb ## About the Role The role involves applying standards, processes, and tools throughout the software development lifecycle, diagnosing integration issues, and delivering fixes or enhancements in a fast-paced, Linux-based, client-server environment. The candidate must be a multitasking team player with strong communication skills, able to collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and contractors., + 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. + Experience with working in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to multitask and have good time management skills., + Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience. _Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree_ + Requires an **active** U.S. Government Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) [ **TS/SCI** ] clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an active Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph [ **Poly** ] **at time of application** + Experience with design and implementation of data warehousing technologies including relational databases, SQL, and data analytics + Experience implementing InfluxDB, DynamoDB 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. + Current Security+ Certification or equivalent + Experience documenting design, processes, and procedures + Experience with CI/CD Pipeline, Bitbucket, Git, Jira Basic Qualifications for** **Level 4: + Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience. _Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree_ + Requires an **active** U.S. Government Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) [ **TS/SCI** ] clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an active Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph [ **Poly** ] **at time of application** + Experience with design and implementation of data warehousing technologies including relational databases, SQL, and data analytics + Experience implementing InfluxDB, DynamoDB 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. + Current Security+ Certification or equivalent + Experience documenting design, processes, and procedures + Experience with CI/CD Pipeline, Bitbucket, Git, Jira Preferred Qualifications: + Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline + Experience working with Jira and Confluence + Experience working with DevOps processes, i.e., Ansible, VMWare, Kubernetes (containers), deployment experience + Systems administration experience, to include Windows, Linux, and VM environments ## Description + Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. ## Related Videos - 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