AWS Database Software Engineer

AWS Database Software Engineer

As an AWS Database Software Engineer, you will resolve complex geospatial database challenges in a fast, agile environment. You will not only develop software, but also design end‑to‑end solutions that make a difference. This role is more than just coding; you will master new tools, identify system improvements, help clients overcome difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, and ensure the solution considers future functionality and enhancements.

• 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 Cloud Formation
• 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
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree

• 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
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• AWS Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer
• IAT Level II+ Certification such as Security+ or CISSP

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Salary range: $86,800.00 to $ (annualized USD). Compensation is based on location, education, skills, and experience, among other factors. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week qualify for benefit programs. Please visit our Careers resource page for more information.

• Remote:
  You may be required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility occasionally.
• Hybrid:
  You will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, and may also need to visit a customer facility.
• Onsite:
  Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

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.