Software Engineer - Navy / Qlik / Power BI / Power Apps || Portsmouth, VA - 5 Days Onsite || 6+ months || Video

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support a U.S. Navy program in Portsmouth, VA. This position will provide software development, system integration, and Navy Shipyard IT systems support for the Naval Shipyard Support Office (NSSO). The Software Engineer will develop and maintain custom software applications and analytics tools that support decision-making across naval shipyard operations. This role will also support IT system development, deployment, and integration efforts while creating custom code, queries, and macros for ship maintenance metrics and performance reporting., * Design and develop software applications that support shipyard operations and maintenance tracking requirements.

• Perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the application development process to ensure reliable and efficient software solutions.
• Develop custom code, queries, macros, and data analytics applications in support of ship maintenance performance objectives.
• Support development and maintenance activities for enterprise IT software solutions, ensuring system reliability and functionality.
• Assist with IT development, deployment, and release assessments to validate software readiness and compliance with established standards.
• Develop software supporting corporate metrics, dashboards, and data visualizations that enable leadership decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Support software portfolio decision-making and development planning activities.
• Implement data integration solutions across multiple shipyard IT systems to ensure seamless information flow and data consistency.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and user experience analysis, identifying opportunities for modernization and improvement.
• Participate in program reviews and IT management meetings, providing technical expertise and development status updates.
• Evaluate software application functionality and user training effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on stakeholder feedback and performance data.

Key Details: Experience: 4+ years of software development experience, including hands-on SQL/database development and application programming. Technical Skills: Experience with web development, data visualization, software development methodologies, and system integration. Navy Experience: Strong knowledge of Navy Shipyard IT systems and enterprise applications supporting naval maintenance and repair operations is required. We’re specifically looking for candidates with relevant Navy experience and familiarity with these systems, not general software engineers without that background., They’re looking for someone who combines strong software development experience with a solid understanding of U.S. Navy IT programs and, specifically, Navy Shipyard IT systems. Strong knowledge of these systems and the enterprise applications supporting naval maintenance and repair operations is a requirement. We’re specifically looking for candidates with relevant Navy experience and familiarity with these systems, not general software engineers without that background., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

• 4+ years of progressive software development or software engineering experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy IT programs and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Navy Shipyard IT systems and enterprise applications supporting naval maintenance and repair operations.
• 4+ years of hands-on database development using SQL and application programming.
• Experience with web development technologies and data visualization tools.
• Experience with software development methodologies, system integration, and Agile development frameworks.
• Ability to meet applicable Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) training and certification requirements.
• Ability to appropriately handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Willingness and ability to travel as required, including CONUS and OCONUS travel.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Qlik.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience with Power Apps.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Familiarity with Naval Shipyard IT systems, including Activity Inventory Management (AIM) and Navy Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (N-MRO).
• Prior experience supporting DoD or Navy IT programs.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Candidates with experience across Qlik, Power BI, and Power Apps are especially desirable. Experience with these tools will be a significant factor in candidate selection. Candidates with all three will receive priority consideration. Candidates with experience in one or two may still be considered, but candidates with no experience in any of the three are unlikely to move forward. These tools are highly preferred rather than formal absolute requirements, while strong knowledge of Navy Shipyard IT systems remains required.

• Qlik, Power BI, and Power Apps are highly preferred and will be significant factors in candidate selection. Candidates with all three will receive priority consideration. Candidates with one or two may still be considered, but candidates with none are unlikely to move forward.
• I know this is a very specific search, but there are many candidates in the Portsmouth area with active Secret clearance who have supported this client or similar Navy shipyard programs in the past. If you come across anyone who looks like a good fit, I’d love to take a look.
• I’ve included the full job description below in case it’s helpful to share with candidates.
• Regarding compensation, keeping a 15% fee in mind, we can offer candidates as much as. We will have a better shot if we can come in slightly below that amount but if push comes to shove, will work.
• Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for your help!