Backend Software Engineer (Python) (Hybrid Eligible)

Requisition Id 14210 

Due to the security clearance requirements of this position, US citizenship is required for consideration.

 

­­Overview:  

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer (Python)! This position resides in the Research & Development team of the Software Engineering Group in the Application Development division of the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

 

The Software Engineering group focuses on engineering the next generation of high-quality scientific software. Our group innovates and inspires the next generation of cutting-edge scientific software, thus enabling Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to host the world’s premier scientific software engineering group and transform science with software-defined solutions that are reliable, usable, and trustworthy.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the development of open-source software on scientific projects and original research including scientific papers, reports, and other artifacts.
• Work closely with stakeholders to meet their software requirements, address bugs, and achieve their scientific goals.
• Deploy, maintain, and support web applications, servers, and cloud development platforms in support of scientific projects.
• Participate in the roadmap, vision, and strategy for enhancing software quality.
• Mentor students to help them grow. Participate in developing the strategic direction of research software engineering at ORNL.
• 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:

• A BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information technology, business, science, or a related field of study and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of proven and professional experience with modern object-oriented programming languages including C++, Java or Python is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Software development experience in computational science, engineering, computer science, or applied math.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree in in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information technology, business, science, or a related field of study.
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• The ability to work on a team in a dynamic group environment as the team meets daily, practices Continuous Integration, collaborates on the source code and has regular deadlines. Prior experience developing or contributing to large, complex software systems.
• Activity within the broader open-source software community would be looked upon favorably but is not required.
• Experience with software development methodologies, such as version control systems like Git and Subversion, and knowledge of UML.
• Experience using multiple languages, including the following: C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Fortran.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, writing and implementing manual and automated testing processes and test strategies
• Familiarity with code quality metrics and tools Familiarity with DevOps Familiarity with Agile concepts and practices  

 

Special Requirements:    

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  
• This position requires the ability to obtain and main