Software Engineer - ENG04 - Cleared On-Site

Company: Volt
Location: Sterling
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Move Forward with Volt

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Volt is immediately hiring for a Software Engineer in STERLING, VA.

In this role, you can directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. Our small agile teams adapt to evolving customer and warfighter needs.

What You Will Do
Design, develop, and maintain relational databases using AWS Aurora PostgreSQL.
Create and optimize PostGIS-enabled schemas and geo-temporal queries for high-speed data retrieval.
Define and implement complex security protocols for data filtering and redaction
Translate data models into normalized, relational schemas aligned with application requirements.
Collaborate with developers to integrate and optimize database access via JPA/Hibernate and other persistence frameworks.
Tune performance through advanced indexing, partitioning, and query optimization techniques.
Set up and manage database environments, including schema version control and migration support.
Establish secure, efficient structures to support evolving development needs and future scalability.

This is a 12 Month full time Contract or Contract to hire opportunity.
Clearance: Active Top-Secret / SCI Clearance

Qualification We Must Have
Typically requires bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Five (5) years of experience in Database Administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of (RDBMS) Relational Database Management System (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL scripting.
CompTIA Security+ certification (required for privileged access).

Qualifications We Prefer
Architecture experience: the ability to design schemas (and migrate schemas in place).
Experience setting up and optimizing AWS Aurora PostgreSQL environments.
Experience of relational data modeling and schema versioning in support of software development.
Experience with security, setting up RLS, session and permissions management, experience with column or cell level security a plus
Experience with query optimization, mapping tables to blocks and partitions, sub-table structure and keying/indexing for efficiency
Experience with PostGIS, ability to optimize geo temporal queries and indexes
Java Persistence (JPA) experience and an understanding of the coupling between+ JPA structure and the Database.
Experience managing an operationally fielded Database while simultaneously being under further development
Experience with JPA/Hibernate structures and how they interact with the underlying database.
Experience supporting classified or government systems with strict security requirements.
Exposure to DevOps practices related to database deployment and automation.
Experience as the sole or lead database expert on a development team.
Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git/Bitbucket) and CI/CD integration.

Pay Rate:
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.


Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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