Database Engineer

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related technical discipline.Ability to learn complex software ecosystems and rapidly become proficient in new platforms and technologies.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• 1–5 years of professional experience supporting database technologies.
• Experience with one or more relational database platforms:
• PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, or MSSQL
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as:
• MongoDB, Couchbase, RavenDB, or Firestore
• Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
• Redis, Valkey, or Memcached
• FoundationDB, CockroachDB, TiKV, or YugabyteDB
• Experience with Distributed Consensus and Replication.
• Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries.
• Experience
• Understanding of database design principles, normalization, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Basic scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Desired:
• Experience with ETL processes and how databases play a role.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application environments.
• Familiarity with databases hosted by AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience supporting distributed microservice architectures.
• Understanding of API-driven systems and data integration patterns.
• Understanding and implementation of the Transactional Outbox pattern.
• Experience with:
• PostgreSQL scaling and replication
• High-availability database architectures
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with digital engineering, MBSE, M&S, analytics, or AI/ML environments.
• Understanding of NIST RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience supporting observability platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Loki.
• Ready to Make a Difference?
• If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
• KBR Benefits
• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
• Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
• KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.