LLNL
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“Software Developer at LLNL. Skills: Software development, Database management, Application development. Provide computer science support. Provide software development support”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Analytical skills; Troubleshoot data integrity issues; Root cause analysis; Critical thinking; Decision making
US Citizenship, Security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Obtain and maintain US DOE Q-level security clearance, Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, Equivalent education and experience, Skilled in all aspects of software project life cycle, Experience with database schema design, Experience with SQL coding, Full stack development experience, Manage concurrent technical tasks, Meet deadlines, Effective interpersonal skills, Work independently in multi-disciplinary team, Effective written communication skills, Effective verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Broad experience applying new technologies, Broad experience applying analytical skills, Comprehensive analytical skills, Decipher accurate requirements, Troubleshoot data integrity issues, Proficient experience developing software applications with Oracle Application Express, Proficient experience developing software applications with Python, Proficient experience developing software applications with JavaScript/Typescript, Broad experience with Oracle Application Express, Experience with CSS, Experience with HTML, Experience with NodeJS, Experience with procedural SQL coding, Experience identifying data integrity issues, Experience with container computing frameworks, Experience with Kubernetes
What You'll Do.
Provide computer science support
Provide software development support
Develop applications supporting NIF operations
Understand database objects
Develop database objects
Maintain database objects
Participate in requirements definition
Participate in analysis
Participate in design
Participate in implementation
Participate in debugging
Participate in testing
Participate in optimization
Contribute to technical projects
Contribute to organizational objectives
Function as team member
Engage developers to share knowledge
Design software systems
Implement software systems
Deploy software systems
Maintain software systems
Provide solutions to complex problems
Handle daily operations
Respond to operational issues
Resolve operational issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplinary teams; Academic research community; Organizational objectives; Multi-disciplinary team environment
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Technical information presentation
Process & Methodology
Requirements definition, Design, Implementation, Integration, Test, Deployment
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for a Software Developer. You will work on multi-disciplinary teams in a dynamic environment that encourages support of the academic research community while focusing on problems of interest to LLNL and DOE programs. This position is in the National Ignition Facility Computing (NIFC) Division within the Computing Directorate. This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. This position will be filled at either the SES.1 or SES.2 level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will * Provide computer science and software development support using industry standard software development practices and modern programming languages and operating systems. * Develop a range of applications supporting NIF operations by understanding, developing, and maintaining the database objects that support it. * Participate in the requirements definition, analysis, design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization of computer programs in support of the National Ignition Facility. * Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives, functioning as an effective team member on multi-disciplinary teams. * Engage other developers frequently
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