Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Database

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: October 1, 2024

Job Description:

Category:* Engineering
* *Shift:* 1st Shift (United States of America)
* *Travel Required:* Yes, 10% of the Time
* *Relocation Assistance:* Relocation assistance may be available
* *At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. At Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
The Software team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a *Sr Principal* *Software Engineer* - *Database Administrator* based out of Pt Mugu, CA near our Camarillo, CA site. If you are an experienced Database Administrator or have Software Development experience with the ability to design, develop and administer complex databases using tools such as SQL, WE WANT YOU!
*Work in an Agile environment.

* Implements and maintains smooth operation of databases.

* Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases.

* Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.

* Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management.

* Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated system/network administrators, software developers, and mission planners.

*Training and Development

* Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relative experience; Proficiency in systems and database management

* The ability to design, develop, and administer complex databases using a database language such as SQL OR similar database languages to SQL.

* Familiarity with database management best practices.

* Experience implementing database schema architectures such as the coding and design of stored procedures, foreign keys, table relationships, etc.

* Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL

* US Citizenship and must have Interim Secret clearance prior to starting. Once started, must have the ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

*Experience with high level coding languages such as C#, C++, PowerShell, VBA, etc.

* Experience with Azure DevOps / TFS and Git

*In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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