Amentum · 11 hours ago
Software Specialist 2 – Database Administrator
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expAmentum is a global company delivering solutions in nuclear energy and national security. The Software Specialist is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of software applications and database systems, ensuring optimal outputs while supporting the integrity of the Plant IT organization.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing a robust monitoring, backup, and recovery plan for project databases
Designing and implementing new or existing complex software application programs and reports according to project software standards and conventions and reviewing the work of others
Ensuring automated data feeds and system interfaces are working as intended
Proposing technical solutions to automate manual processes
Performing maintenance activities including database design, data migration, script writing, and improvements
Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to system interfaces
Performing and overseeing software upgrades in accordance with software quality procedures
Regularly interface with internal application users to identify emergent issues
Assisting with the generation of metrics and/or reports
Supporting Continuous Improvement efforts intended to improve the quality of existing software
Supporting the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment
Performs minimal off-hours work to ensure successful business application continuity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or an equivalent Information Technology field from a four-year accredited college or university with 5 years of related work experience
OR Associate's degree in computer science or information systems with 7 years of related work experience
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
Candidate must have SQL and Oracle experience
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site
Preferred
Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities
Experience with Linux Operating Systems
Experience applying software quality engineering principles for management, design, and testing of software
Programming experience with the following: asp, Visual Basic, C++, and/or C# is highly desired
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
120 hours accrued PTO and 8 Project Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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