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# Database Developer (PostgreSQL, AWS)

- **Company:** Leidos Holdings, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $66,000.0 - $93,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Apache HTTP Server, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Development, Amazon DynamoDB, Java Database Connectivity, PostgreSQL, Open Database Connectivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transaction Data, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us48ab5cc95cdd6d091af9e526fe0b636b

## About the Role

* 4+ years of database development experience
 * Bachelor's degree
 * SQL on Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL-compatible), working with DynamoDB, S3, and Apache Iceberg tables
 * Stored procedures, views, and query tuning
 * Data loading (S3 into the platform stores) and ODBC/JDBC connectivity
 * Basic proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred

 * Physical-design ownership of the Aurora and Iceberg stores, or the drive to grow into it
 * Apache Ranger-governed access
 * Federal information technology or high-volume transaction experience
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tooling



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