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Software Developer 3

Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

The Production Support Services (PSS-1) group is seeking highly motivated candidates to fill the position of Software Developer 3 working within the PSS-1 Manufacturing Management Systems Team as part of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP). The selected candidate(s) will apply their experience in all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including technical requirements definition, technical designs, coding, testing and implementation in direct support of the Weapons Production mission execution. The successful candidate (s) will work as part of a team to support projects with software development tools and processes that expand the weapons production systems capability. The team is responsible for evaluating and implementing solutions to efficiently leverage software systems in the deployment of a modern digital manufacturing capability within the Laboratory's plutonium operations and within the framework of the Weapons Production IT Roadmap.

Software Developer 3

The Software Developers support software applications and systems by investigating, designing, documenting and implementing new hardware and software solutions. Working with customers and end users to understand requirements and converting them into technical requirements as well as evaluating work processes. The selected candidate(s) will prepare concepts for information system solutions and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of these concepts. The position requires demonstrated expertise in the development of software solutions that will be applied in the Weapons production digital manufacturing environment.

The core responsibilities will include

(1) Software development, existing software enhancements, and the support of deployed software in a manufacturing environment.

(2) Analyzing system features and functionality, investigating software requirements, original programming, system testing, and creating comprehensive software documentation.

(3) Researching and evaluating new or existing software features, emerging technologies, and development tools.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Software Development: Demonstrated experience with phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Demonstrated experience with frameworks including spring security, spring data and spring boot. Technologies including Java, Kubernetes, Docker and React. Design patterns including DAO, MVC, REST and Microservices. Application development and implementation, including one or more of the following: Java, Oracle Forms/Reports, Python, PL/SQL, SQL, or XML. Working knowledge with software testing and formal software modeling concepts. Knowledge of hardware and operating systems (Unix/Linux server platforms) including system architectures, network infrastructures, and system administration utilities

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a software or computer science discipline, and eight years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to meet requirements above.

Oracle Software: Demonstrated development experience with Oracle E-Business Suite applications including Discrete Manufacturing, Oracle MRP, Oracle Inventory and iBASEt Solumina. Knowledge of and/or experience with implementing open-source software, Oracle databases and Linux operating systems.

Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing team-based environment. Demonstrated record of success in developing and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues. Familiarity with Scrum framework and development sprints for migration of software enhancements, extension to existing software.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced Oracle Background: Demonstrated experience with the Oracle E-Business Suite development tools/disciplines. Technical disciplines including SQL, PL/SQL, Forms/Reports, OAF, bash/Linux scripting, Spring boot, Spring framework, Docker/Kubernetes and Middletier servers Weblogic & Tomcat. Functional experience an added plus, as well as iBASEt Solumina MES.

Note to Applicants: Please provide a comprehensive resume that details how you meet the qualifications for the position.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Location: This is a Hybrid position and will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM. A hybrid position means that the selected applicant will work at least 50% on site and at most 50% work from home. Therefore, the applicant must live within two hours from the LANL facility.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

  • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Free basic life and disability insurance
  • Paid childbirth and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs
  • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

  • Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

Job Type

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Los Alamos, NM

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