Software Developer-Mid Career

Company 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.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Software Developer in the Computing Directorate, matrixed to the Security & Protection (S&P) Program. The S&P program is responsible for developing and maintaining the Argus security system and related physical security hardware and software. S&P also collaborates with other DOE laboratories in developing and sustaining cutting-edge security system solutions. You will work on a multi-disciplinary team in an environment that focuses on problems of interest to LLNL and Department of Energy (DOE) programs as a member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment. This position will be within a group in the Computing Directorate.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.

This position will be filled at either the SES.3 or SES.4 level based on knowledge and related experience, as assessed by the responsibilities outlined below.

You will

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of complex software engineering methods using industry standard software development practices and modern programming languages and operating systems.
• Guide the completion of projects and contribute to  the requirements definition, analysis, design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization of computer programs on workstations.
• Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives functioning as an effective team member on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interact with fellow developers, management, and sponsors frequently to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and recommendations.
• Provide swift, creative technical solutions to complex stakeholder requests and critical operational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.4 level

• Manage multiple highly complex, parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member’s skills.
• Develop the design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance for software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques.
• Provide solutions to highly complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced experience in object-oriented programming with high-level languages such as C++ or Java and interpreted languages such as Lua or Python.
• Advanced experience developing software within Linux and Windows environments utilizing all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
•  Advanced experience with  Git source code control system and GitLab/GitHub.
•  Advanced experience providing innovative approaches and applying new technologies tasks and projects.
• Experience approaching difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.

Additional qualifications at the SES.4 level

• Subject matter expert knowledge and expert-level experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques.
• Expert-level experience in object-oriented programming with high-level languages such as C++ or Java and interpreted languages such as Lua or Python.
• Expert-level experience working ambiguous, complex projects under consultative direction, using innovative approaches, applying new technologies, and effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expert-level experi