Software Developer I/II

To apply, please follow the link http://jobs.pnl.gov/ and search for Reference Number 115986.

 

 

Software Developer I/II

Knowledge Systems Group

Computational & Statistical Analytics Division

National Security Directorate

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is searching for a programmer/developer for scientific and/or technical software application development.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects having national impact as a member of a team of Computer Science professionals.

 

The Knowledge Systems Group is responsible for Knowledge-Based Information Analytics, which is the science of analytical reasoning facilitated by tools and techniques of cognitive science, social and behavioral science, artificial intelligence and human-information interaction. Because the management of knowledge is fundamental to the research process, our staff and associated projects span a wide array of technical disciplines and application areas. However, we share a common footing in our scientific foundations and core competencies. The research performed by members of the Knowledge Systems Group fall into the following five main scientific foundations: Cognitive Informatics; Social-Behavioral Modeling; Social and Collaborative Computing; Knowledge Sciences and Engineering; Linguistic Analysis and Semantic Representation.

 

The principle accountabilities of this position include:

 

· Analysis and specification of software requirements

· Participation in the software design process, to include architecture and user interface design

· Programming in multiple languages

· Use of software design and development tools

· Use of source code revision control tools
- Software testing, to include the creation of test plans and the development of unit and system tests

· Creation and management of software documentation

 

This position is accountable for participating in software development projects as assigned. Involvement in these projects includes all stages of the software engineering process, including but not limited to: requirements gathering and related documentation; application design and related documentation; programming with adherence to each project’s coding standards and commenting requirements; unit and system-level testing and related documentation; and source code revision control.

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

S&E I

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 0-1 years experience or a Master's degree is required.  Expected to contribute professionally, applying basic theories, principles, methods, tools and technologies to well-defined assignments of limited scope.

 

S&E II

A Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years experience or a Master's degree with 0-2 years experience or a Ph.D. is required.  Expected to contribute professionally, building a professional reputation for technical expertise.  Fully applying and interpreting standard theories, principles, methods, tools and technologies.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Technical Expertise: Experience with HTML, Javascript, Java, C/C++, and XML is required.  Other desirable skills include:

 

· C#, .NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET

· Web page user interface design and navigation

· Browser cross-platform capabilities and limitations

· Cascading style sheets

· XML, XSD, XSLT and related technologies

· Document Object Model (DOM)

· Linux / Unix development

· MS Windows development

· SQL programming and database expertise

· Experience developing client server applications

· Experience developing database aware applications

· Writing and implementing test plans and automated test procedures

· Software architectural design

· Experience in graphical user interface (GUI) implementation and design

 

Level of Responsibility: The successful candidate will be a self-starter having excellent problem solving skills, with a desire to continuously upgrade their skills. They will work well in a team environment and possess strong interpersonal skills.

 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

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.

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

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.  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 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 for 12 consecutive months can be demonstrated.

 

 

To apply, please follow the link http://jobs.pnl.gov/ and search for Reference Number 115986.