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

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced technical education and substantial hands-on experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks. This role requires the ability to analyze complex technical requirements, develop practical engineering solutions, support system modernization, and collaborate effectively with government and contractor teams.

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

• 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 applying 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:

Adaptability | Reliability | Excellence | Synergy

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.

Ares Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable contract requirements.