Senior Microsoft Power Applications Developer | Active Secret Clearance | San Diego, CA

Description

Ares Enterprise is seeking a Senior Microsoft Power Applications Developer to support technical and engineering services for the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC). The Senior Microsoft Power Applications Developer will provide senior-level engineering support for computer systems, software applications, networked environments, and mission/business systems supporting Navy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical support for the design, development, testing, evaluation, integration, and sustainment of computer systems, software applications, and network-enabled solutions.
• Analyze system, software, and network requirements and translate them into technical designs, implementation plans, and engineering recommendations.
• Support software development, systems engineering, integration, troubleshooting, testing, deployment, and operational sustainment activities.
• Evaluate computer system and network performance, identify issues, and recommend improvements to increase reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Support architecture, configuration, and modernization efforts across Navy mission and business systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system design artifacts, engineering notes, test plans, implementation guides, and operational support materials.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, analysts, and program leadership to deliver reliable technical solutions.
• Support Agile, DevSecOps, or iterative development activities, including requirements refinement, sprint planning, solution design, testing, and release support.
• Mentor junior technical staff and provide engineering input to improve team delivery, quality, and technical consistency.
• Ensure assigned work aligns with applicable government, cybersec requirements and best practices.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting technical engineering tasks in a government, defense, Navy, or enterprise IT environment.
• Strong understanding of computer systems, software development practices, system integration, and networked environments.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues, develop recommendations, and communicate solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary technical team environment.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego, CA.

Typical Education

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems).

Typical Experience

• 10 years of professional experience with software engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIWC PAC, Navy, DoD, or federal IT/engineering programs.
• Experience with application development, systems support, engineering analysis, software sustainment, or technical modernization activities.
• Experience with modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
• Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification.
• Experience with one or more programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, PowerShell, SQL, or similar.
• Familiarity with computer networking concepts, system administration, cloud environments, cybersecurity practices, or configuration management.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, Git, or similar enterprise tools.

Salary

$140,000.00

About Ares Enterprise

At Ares, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, agile, and growth-oriented culture where employees are empowered to innovate, lead, and make a meaningful impact in support of critical government missions. Whether supporting national defense, enterprise modernization, or emerging technology initiatives, our team is committed to excellence, integrity, and customer success.

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