Database Engineer

Postgres, MySQL
UNITED STATES
October 20, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: GRVTY
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $192,000.00 – $202,000.00

About the Role

GRVTY is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support core Intelligence Community (IC) missions as part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative. You will provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis to help shift from manual system security evaluations to a model emphasizing automation, continuous monitoring, and network data gathering.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Database Architecture & Design: Develop and maintain database structures to fit into the overall architecture of the system, including leading the development of database structures, parser software, and loading software.
  • Workflow Automation: Create new workflows to take over existing processes as needed and provide break/fix requests or updates.
  • Microservices Integration: Support the development and test of various Python-based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models such as mariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL and send data in JSON format to UI front ends.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Active Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance (most recent poly in the last 6 years).
  • Professional Experience: 5-10 years of related technical experience in addition to a related bachelor’s degree, or 10-15 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Database Engineering: Hands-on database engineering experience using MongoDB, including deployment, management, debugging of optimization issues, and scaling.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Proficiency in Python, Django, or Flask for ReST Endpoint Development
  • Experience with Micro-Service Model development and Swagger
  • Cloud platform experience including AWS or C2S
  • Containerization experience utilizing Docker
  • Familiarity with Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs, JSON and/or XML serialization
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Git version control
  • Prior experience working in an Agile environment

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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
  • Training and Development Opportunities and Award Programs
  • 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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