Full Stack Software Developer (Hybrid Eligible)

Requisition Id 12508 

 

Overview:  

Dive into the heart of innovation with a role that's more than just a job—it's a mission. As a full-stack software developer with us, your technical acumen and enthusiasm for innovation will not only shape the next wave of software development but will also revolutionize the way scientific data is managed and shared. In our collaborative oasis of innovation, you'll propel research that transcends disciplines, making strides in scientific discovery. Seize the chance to grow, inspire, and be inspired, making meaningful contributions to science and technology.

 

In this pivotal role, you will be crafting products and services that redefine scientific data management at leadership-class scale. We're scouting for a developer with a creative mind eager to grow and to innovate. While proficiency in C/C++/Python, data-centric applications, distributed architectures, and microservices architecture is desirable, a tenacious appetite for learning is our cornerstone requirement. You'll join a cohort of multi-disciplinary team of experts, united by a dedication to elevate data across a scientific ecosystem. Together, we tackle some of the most compelling challenges, leveraging state-of-the-art technology and developing innovative solutions. This role is nestled within the Data Lifecycle Technologies group of the Advanced Technologies section at the National Center for Computational Sciences, part of the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

 

As a beacon of ingenuity within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratories, ORNL boasts an illustrious 80-year legacy of tackling global challenges head-on. With a vibrant community of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we're not just envisioning the future; we're manifesting it. Our strategic vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is at the core of our ethos, ensuring that ORNL is not just a premier workplace but a diverse crucible of ideas, fostering excellence and innovation across every endeavor. These principles are the bedrock of our mission to expedite transformative scientific discoveries into tangible solutions for energy, the environment, and national security.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Develop software applications and science-based systems.

• Harden and deploy research applications and data services at our facility.

• Collaborate with other research and technical professionals to develop new capabilities that execute on ORNL’s leading data and compute infrastructures.

• Collaborate with users of our software to resolve technical and logical issues.

• Support multiple technology projects at the same time.

• Evaluate and test third-party software

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering, with a minimum of 2 years programming experience OR Master’s degree in computer science or software engineering, with a minimum of 1 year programming experience.

• Proficiency with one or more of the following languages:  C/C++ or Python.

• Proficiency with one or more frontend languages:  Ruby or Javascript

• Proficient or expert technical knowledge with containers (e.g., Docker).

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Experience with CI/CD practices, test methodologies.

• Experience with object-oriented design principles and patterns.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient or expert technical knowledge with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift).

• Willingness to learn new programming languages and technologies.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in a collaborative setting.

• Some experience of moving prototype software to production code.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to think critically.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

 

Benefits at ORNL:  

ORNL offers competitive