Software & Database Engineer

Responsibilities

Perform systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to create effective telemetry, tracking, and command software solutions

Design, develop, troubleshoot, and analyze software that interfaces with hardware systems

Customize third-party applications and maintain libraries, documentation, and manuals

Provide first-level support to customers and communicate technical status updates to leadership

Design and maintain server-side logic using Oracle PL/SQL and PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL

Develop scalable relational schemas, manage migrations, and support new software feature deployments

Conduct performance tuning using Oracle AWR/ASH, TKPROF, and PostgreSQL EXPLAIN ANALYZE

Support database modernization and migration efforts across Oracle and PostgreSQL

Optimize integration between applications and databases, including connection pooling and data access layers

Preferred

Experience with OpenVMS, Linux, or Windows operating systems

Experience working with SQL databases and object-oriented languages such as Ada, C++, or Java

Familiarity with schema migration tools

Cloud-hosted database experience

Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or shell environments

Understanding of database replication technologies (GoldenGate, PostgreSQL streaming replication)

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work effectively in team environments and interact with customers

Benefits

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.

Reston, Virginia, USA

https://www.peraton.com/

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Christine Palmer

Chief Technology Officer & Vice President for Technology, Federal Civilian Sector

Thomas Terjesen

Chief Information Officer

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related technical field and 5 years of relative experience; Master's degree and 3 years of experience

Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter

You must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship

2+ years of professional software engineering experience

3–5+ years of hands-on database engineering or backend development working with Oracle and PostgreSQL

Proficiency writing advanced logic in Oracle PL/SQL and PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL

Experience supporting SDLC processes within Agile/Scrum environments and managing database objects via Git

Experience with OpenVMS, Linux, or Windows operating systems

Experience working with SQL databases and object-oriented languages such as Ada, C++, or Java

Familiarity with schema migration tools

Cloud-hosted database experience

Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or shell environments

Understanding of database replication technologies (GoldenGate, PostgreSQL streaming replication)

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work effectively in team environments and interact with customers

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related technical field and 5 years of relative experience; Master's degree and 3 years of experience.

2+ years of professional software engineering experience.

3–5+ years of hands-on database engineering or backend development working with Oracle and PostgreSQL.

Required skills

Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Agile/Scrum, Git, Python, Bash, Ada, C++, Java, DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred skills

Experience with OpenVMS, Linux, or Windows operating systems, Familiarity with schema migration tools, Cloud-hosted database experience

Experience

2+ years