Software Developer

Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$132,810 - $170,556 Annually at the SES.2 level
$159,330 - $204,636 Annually at the SES.3 level
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Software Engineer to support the Document Management System (DMS) Replacement Project. This project is replacing an existing, highly customized Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) web-based product that has evolved over many years. The replacement is being implemented in an open-source, web-based product called DSpace that employs a java backend that serves as an API and an Angular front-end. This application serves as an archival document repository and library system. Working with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of Software Developers, software quality engineers, and IT staff, your primary responsibilities will be to contribute to the application development, perform production support, test new releases, and help maintain documents. Supporting additional applications written in Python are also anticipated. This position is in the Applications, Simulations, and Quality (ASQ) Division within the Computation Directorate, in support of the Knowledge Applications team within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Program.
This position will be filled at the SES.2 or SES.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.
In this role you will

• Employ moderately complex software engineering methods using industry standard software development practices and modern programming languages and operating systems.
• Develop a range of applications including use of APIs, graphical user interface, database, and visualization applications.
• Participate in the requirements definition, analysis, design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization of computer programs on workstations.
• Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives functioning as an effective team member on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage other developers frequently to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.3 level

• Manage multiple advanced parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member’s skills.
• Design, implement, deploy, and maintain software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques.
• Provide solutions to complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems, scripting languages (such as Bash or Python), and system administration tools.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming with high-level languages such as Java and interpreted languages such as Python and JavaScript.
• Broad experience developing software with Java within a Linux environment.
• Experience with front-end development frameworks such as Angular.
• Experience with source code control systems, such as Git.
• Experience providing innovative approaches and applying new technologies to broadly defined tasks and projects.
• Experience approaching difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Proficient interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate as part of a cohesive development team working with multiple customers and organizations simultaneously with time constraints and present and explain technical information to others.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level

• Advanced knowledge and significant experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques.
• Advanced ability to work effectively with minimal guidance and provide innovative approaches and apply new technologies to broadly defined tasks and projects with effective analytical and problem-solving skills for complex problems.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a technical team environment to present, explain and provide advice to management.

Additional Information
Qualifications We Desire

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Java, Angular, Node, Python, CSS, Bootstrap, continuous integration and/or experience web application frameworks.

Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance
This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.