Data Engineer / Database Engineer

Postgres, MySQL
UNITED STATES
October 25, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: GRVTY
Location: Maryland
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 USD

About the Role

GRVTY is seeking an experienced Data Engineer / Database Engineer to help develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes, continuous monitoring, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Database Design & Architecture: Provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis.
  • Workflow Automation: Create new workflows to take over existing processes as needed and provide break/fix requests or updates.
  • Parser & Loader Development: Lead the development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software.
  • API Integration Support: Support the development and testing of Python-based ReST endpoints, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks.
  • Database Operations & Tuning: Perform deployment, management, debugging of optimization issues, and scaling for database environments including MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Engineer (DBE) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (Note: 5 years of specialized DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree).
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience working with MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Proficiency in Python, Django, or Flask for ReST Endpoint Development.
  • Experience building and maintaining micro-services, Swagger documentation, and containerization using Docker.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS or CS2.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment utilizing tools like Git, Jira, and Confluence.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

  • Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution.
  • Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, plus Paid Parental Leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match.
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • Award programs and a variety of company-sponsored events.

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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