Software & Database Engineer I

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.•Nelson, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 the Software Data Engineering Supervisor, this role helps ensure the integrity, security, and availability of software and database applications. The engineer will assist in performing routine tasks such as gathering requirements, writing system requirements and design documents, performing unit and integration testing, assisting during project implementation, and providing support for software/database applications. This role also involves assisting in designing the front-end user interface using SharePoint or other front-end tools and writing basic SQL statements to generate reports. The ability to multi-task, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and work independently as part of a team is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.
0-2 years of industry experience
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

Nice To Haves

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
Shipyard experience

Responsibilities

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 stakeholders, 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.