Python Software Engineer

Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Location: Richland
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

*Organization and Job ID**

Job ID: 311208

Directorate: National Security Directorate

Division: Computing and Analytics

Group: Software Engineering and Architectures *Job Description**

Do you want to create a legacy of meaningful research for the greater good? Do you want to lead and contribute to work in support of an organization that addresses some of todays most challenging problems that face our Nation? Then join us in the Software Engineering and Architectures Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)!

For more than 50 years, PNNL has advanced the frontiers of science and engineering in the service of our nation and the world in the areas of energy, the environment and national security. PNNL is committed to providing cutting edge, state-of-the-art solutions in support of our sponsors missions. Help us advance this frontier and protect our nation!

Software Engineering at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) addresses critical national and global issues by developing data processing/storage systems utilizing cloud, parallel and distributed architectures. We provide high-performance extract-transform-load processing and big data services capabilities supporting high velocity streaming systems, large data sets, applied real-time analytics and artificial intelligence

The ideal candidate will also possess qualities such as,

+ An interest, curiosity and technical depth to support the development and advancement of a variety of applied problems specific to the national security community

+ The ability and the desire to learn new technologies as this is a rapidly evolving field

+ Technical knowledge in configuring and deploying applications in multiple environments cloud, container services, clusters

+ Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Python Software Engineer should have working knowledge in several of the following related-skillsets:

+ 3+ years of experience programming in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Python, Java, C#, or C++ 1+ years of advanced Python skills (deep understanding of language internals, profiling, best practices).

+ Knowledge of software engineering best practices and software project lifecycles

+ Conduct code reviews on components and applications to ensure adherence to the development standards and best practices.

+ Perform unit testing and system integration testing of the newly developed functionality.

+ Help set development standards in areas of best practices, code quality, test coverage, monitoring, logging, exception management, and others.

+ Experience with big data platforms a plus

+ Experience with cloud platforms a plus

EXPECTED OF YOU:

+ Apply knowledge of software engineering practices (e.g. source control, problem tracking, design principles, etc.) with minimal oversight

+ Take initiative to set personal direction and goals

+ Stay current about industry developments

+ Work collaboratively within a team to execute on the full system development life cycle

+ Maintain or follow quality assurance procedures

+ Demonstrate good time management skills

+ Be able to work with different technologies

WHY WE SHOULD TALK:

+ You want to work in a lively environment full of scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts who love learning and thinking creatively

+ You want to have impact on people's lives and national security problems

+ You want to work in an environment where diversity and equality are highly valued

+ You want to build novel solutions to complex problems

+ You are independent in your every-day work, and self-directed in your career goal *_The hiring level will be determined based on the education, experience and skill set of the successful candidate based on the following:_**

+ **Level II** : Leads specific tasks of the project to meet scope, schedule and budget. Expected to contribute professionally, building a professional reputation for technical expertise. Fully applying and interpreting standard theories, principles, methods, tools and technologies. Contributes technical content to proposals and develops business through excellent project performance.

+ **Level III** : Manages small to moderate projects and/or major project tasks. Integrates intellectual and technical capabilities of work teams. Enhances technical/professional skills of junior staff through active mentoring and training. Generates ideas for new proposals and participates in business development activities *Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field with strong software design and development skills with 2 years' experience, or a masters degree with 0 years' experience, or a Ph.D. with 0 years experience is required. *Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field with strong software design and development skills with 5 years' experience, or a masters degree with 3 years' experience, or a Ph.D. with 1 year experience. *Equal Employment Opportunity**

Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All BMI staff must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. BMI is an E-Verify employer. Learn more at jobs.pnnl.gov. *_Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. If you are offered a position at PNNL and are currently a participant in a foreign government talent recruitment program you will be required to disclose this information before your first day of employment._**

*Other Information**

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Requirements: U.S. Citizenship

Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.

Drug Testing: All Security Clearance (L or Q) positions will be considered by the Department of Energy to be Testing Designated Positions which means that they are subject to applicant, random, and for cause drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 consecutive months can be demonstrated.

_Directorate:_ _National Security_

_Job Category:_ _Engineering/Engineering Techs_

_Group:_ _Software Eng & Architectures_

_Opening Date:_ _2020-09-17_

_Closing Date:_ _2020-11-16_ SDL2017

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