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

Ares Enterprise; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Enterprise is seeking a Senior Microsoft Power Applications Developer to support NIWC PAC and Navy operations from San Diego, CA. You will lead design, development, testing, and sustainment of Power Platform solutions, collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, and program leadership, and mentor junior staff.

A strong candidate has 10+ years in software engineering, a Master’s degree in a quantitative field, an active Secret clearance, and experience with Agile/DevSecOps, government IT, and

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• 10 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego, CA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with government/DoD or enterprise IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical support for design, development, testing, and sustainment of computer systems and software applications.
• Analyze requirements and translate into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Support software development, systems engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements for reliability and security.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

C#

C++

PowerShell

SQL

Power Platform

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or mathematics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Power Platform

ServiceNow

Git

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.

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.

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.