Software Engineer with Active Secret Security Clearance - Onsite in Portsmouth, VA

Booker DiMaio•Portsmouth, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Software Engineer to support a shipyard-focused program. This role involves building and enhancing custom software solutions, analytics tools, and system integrations that support maintenance operations, performance tracking, and IT system management. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, experience with integrated IT environments—including Navy or defense-related IT systems—and the ability to contribute to data-driven applications and reporting platforms.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret Security Clearance is required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related discipline
4–7 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data management

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a related technical discipline
Extensive experience (8–10+ years) in software engineering
Experience working with Navy IT systems or other large-scale, defense-related IT environments
Experience with database development and SQL programming
Background in web-based application development and data visualization tools
Experience supporting complex, large-scale IT programs
Familiarity with enterprise maintenance or operations systems
Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software applications to support operational and IT system needs
Write, test, debug, and optimize code throughout the software development lifecycle
Create custom scripts, queries, macros, and analytics tools to support performance tracking and reporting
Contribute to the development and sustainment of enterprise IT software solutions
Assist with system deployment activities, including testing and release evaluations
Build applications that support dashboards, reporting tools, and data visualizations
Collaborate with internal teams on software portfolio planning and solution development
Develop and implement data integration solutions across multiple systems, including Navy IT systems
Support modernization initiatives, including enhancements to system usability and user experience
Create interactive training materials and instructional modules related to project management and system usage
Participate in program reviews, technical discussions, and governance meetings
Assess application performance and identify opportunities for improvement in both functionality and user adoption