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Systems Planning & Analysis

Software Engineer, Database Development

Systems Planning & Analysis, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350

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Software Engineer, Database Development

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Systems Planning & Analysis

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high‑impact technical solutions for complex national security issues. With over 50 years of experience and consistent growth, SPA is known for ongoing innovation for government customers in the U.S. and abroad. Our highly collaborative team produces results that matter and is objective, responsive, and trusted.

SPA provides critical decision support for ensuring U.S. military forces maintain technological superiority. We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer to provide onsite support out of Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities The Digital Program Management (DPM) initiative at SPA aims to develop a comprehensive analytics platform to support day‑to‑day management of DoW program offices. The Software Engineer specializing in Database Development will design a Database Administration Strategy to fulfill DPM’s objectives. Responsibilities include managing the strategy by collaborating with DPM Functional Area Leads, managing schedules, communicating with stakeholders, documenting tasking, delegating responsibilities, mentoring junior developers, and performing code reviews. Execution involves creating database schemas, reports, migration scripts, and backup schedules. Validation requires developing test plans and metrics to demonstrate schema suitability and backup reliability as applied to DPM.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience developing Database Applications

5+ years of experience with Relational Database Management Systems: SQLite, PostgreSQL, and/or MS SQL Server

3+ years of experience with Entity Framework Core and C#

Experience working with Git for Source Control Management

Active Secret clearance

Desired

7+ years of experience developing database applications

3+ years mentoring junior developers

Experience giving presentations to large groups

Experience working in a DevSecOps environment

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Armed Forces

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