Software & Database Engineer I

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

Purpose:

The Software & Database Engineer 1 is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of software, data platforms and analytical applications. Working under the guidance of Software Data Engineering Supervisor, the Software Data Engineer 1 helps ensure the integrity, security, and availability of the software and database applications. They assist in performing routine tasks such as gathering requirements for the project, writing the System Requirements and the design document design specification documents, perform unit & integration testing, assist during the project implementation and provide support for software/database applications. Assist in designing the front-end user interface using SharePoint\other front-end tools and write basic SQL statements to generate reports. Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Functions:

• Assists the Software Data Engineering Supervisor to create robust software/database solutions aligned to Government shipbuilding standards.
• Assists in gathering business requirements by collaborating with the stake holders, studying process workflows, data usage and work processes.
• Design, develop, and implement automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate to improve business processes.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Create, customize, and enhance SharePoint sites to facilitate team collaboration and document management.
• Write basic SQL queries such as select statements and joins to extract data from SQL servers in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Experience with data analysis tools and with building reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Assists in training end users and maintains high quality documentation that follows all phases of the software development cycle.
• Works cross-functionally with other departments to understand and document requirements for new or changed data processes and provide technical solutions.
• Understands the data sensitivity, customer data privacy rules and regulations related to Government Shipbuilding and applies them consistently in all Software Lifecycle Management activities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of industry experience
• NO SPONSORSHIPS OR OPT AVAILABLE

Preferred Skills
 Experience with React or modern frontend frameworks

 Experience with GitHub actions. 
 Experience with Node.js or Python (FastAPI/Flask)
 Experience with Power BI or data visualization tools
 Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
 Understanding of event-driven systems, integrations or data pipelines

Required Skills

• Experience in Microsoft 365 tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, MS Office tools etc.
• Familiarity with SQL and database query languages.
• Knowledge of web development technologies (HTML, CSS3 and JavaScript).
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Teamwork skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident or current Work Authorization

Desired: Shipyard experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

This position will report to the Software Data Engineering Supervisor.

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
• Work surface is stable (flat)

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

OCCASIONAL

Lift up to 20 pounds

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

FREQUENT

Lift up to 10 pounds

Standing

CONSTANT

Repetitive movements of arms and hands

Sit with back supported

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.