Senior IT Specialist (E-Commerce) FT 6772

Senior IT Specialist (E-Commerce)

FT- 6772

Coast Guard Exchange - 3.7 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time $103,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Pension plan Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Software engineering Requirements specification Engineering development testing Requirements design Writing skills Visual Studio C# Software implementation Enterprise solutions implementation Enterprise software support Enterprise software systems development SQL Development environments System design for system development Database server management Decision making System testing System deployment Application Maintenance Analysis (software development lifecycle) Design (software development lifecycle) Production troubleshooting Database software proficiency

Full Job Description OMB NO:

1625-0120

Expiration Date:

05/31/2029

Announcement:

6772

Opening Date:

26 May 2026

Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band:

NF-2210-04

Closing Date:

Until Filled Work Schedule:

Full Time Position:

Senior IT Specialist (E-Commerce)

Salary:

$103,000/hour +

DOE Who May Apply:

All Sources Location:

Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters Build the Future of eCommerce | Senior Software Developer / Database Administrator | C#, SQL, APIs, Enterprise Systems | Support shopCGX.com &

Mission-Critical Operations DUTIES :

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Software Developer and Database Administrator responsible for the design, development, integration, and operational support of the Coast Guard CSC's enterprise eCommerce technologies, including the shopCGX.com website and associated internal and external systems. Reporting to the Director of Application Systems within the CSC IT Division, the incumbent performs work requiring advanced technical expertise and independent judgment in planning, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining complex application systems and databases that support mission-critical retail operations. The position is responsible for leading and executing application development and integration efforts across the full system lifecycle. This includes designing and implementing secure, scalable, and reliable application components; supporting service-based and API-driven integrations; maintaining data integrity across interconnected systems; and contributing to the modernization and enhancement of existing applications. The incumbent evaluates technical alternatives, recommends solutions, and implements designs that balance functionality, performance, security, and maintainability. The Software Developer/Database Administrator works independently and as a technical lead on assigned projects, coordinating with other developers, IT staff, contractors, and business stakeholders across CSC. The position resolves complex technical problems, performs analysis to identify root causes, and implements corrective actions to ensure continued system availability and operational stability. The position also administers and maintains enterprise databases, supports batch and background processing activities, and develops automation and monitoring solutions to improve system reliability and operational efficiency. The incumbent provides off-hours and on-call support as required to support change management, system deployments, and incident response. This position requires effective verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, provide status updates and recommendations to management, and support CSC users. The incumbent demonstrates sound judgment, strong problem-solving ability, and a customer-service focus while working in a dynamic operational environment. Performs other related duties as assigned. You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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Minimum :

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED with six (6) or more years of progressively responsible, directly related experience in software development and enterprise application support. Relevant technical certifications may be substituted when accompanied by demonstrated senior-level software development and technical expertise. 2. Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing, designing, developing, testing, and implementing web-based applications in a retail enterprise or business environment, including integration of third-party vendor software and in-house developed systems using tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Visual Studio Code. 3. Three (3) years of professional experience developing software using C# in an enterprise environment, including development of services, business logic, and data access components. 4. Three (3) years of experience participating in or leading application projects using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including requirements definition, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. 5. Three (3) years of experience administering or developing against Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent enterprise relational database systems, including writing queries, troubleshooting performance issues, and supporting production systems. 6. Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems, exercise sound judgment, and work with minimal supervision in a production environment supporting mission-critical systems. 7. Ability to routinely lift up to 30 pounds. Preferred (in addition to the minimum): 1. Experience developing and supporting complex, integrated software systems in a large-scale retail or eCommerce enterprise environment. 2. Experience designing and maintaining API-based integrations, including RESTful or GraphQL services, between internal systems and external vendors or platforms. 3. Experience developing or administering SharePoint-based applications or solutions in an enterprise environment. 4. Experience supporting or maintaining PCI-DSS, cybersecurity, or regulatory compliance requirements for eCommerce or retail systems. 5. Experience using Node.js or Bun for scripting, automation, integration services, or backend development. 6. Experience using Python for automation, data processing, integration, or operational support tasks. 7. Experience using version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket in a collaborative development environment. 8. Experience developing, integrating, or supporting Shopify-based eCommerce applications or services, including custom applications, APIs, or platform integrations.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service. Paid Annual and Sick Leave Holiday Pay Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible/Dependent Spending Account Pension Plan 401k Savings Plan Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Tuition Assistance Paid Parental Leave

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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Residency Requirements:

Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years. Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes. Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute. Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment. Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY

Additional Information on how you will be evaluated: Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience. You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans' preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor's name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.

Outside Candidates :

To apply, please visit our website at https://shopcgx.com and click on "Careers" at bottom of the page.

Internal Candidates:

Sign into ADP Workforce now. Click on Myself/Talent/Career Center. Search by location or Job Title for: Senior IT Specialist (E-Commerce)

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Chesapeake, VA, State, US Equal Employment Opportunity:

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority:

The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose:

To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant's education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use:

This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure:

Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement:

An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320. #ZR