Department of Energy Software Engineer

• Candidate must demonstrate 15 or more years’ experience in software engineering related positions, including a minimum of 10 years’ experience on DOE projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 5 years proven performance in related assignments; or
• Non-related bachelor’s degree with 7 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or
• Associate Degree in IT related discipline (e.g. Information Technology, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 7 years proven performance in related assignment(s); or
• Non-related Associate Degree with 9 years proven performance in related assignment(s).
• In lieu of degree, a high school diploma with typically at least 11 years of equivalent knowledge and experience is acceptable.
• Knowledge of the academic as well as the practical aspects of Soſtware Engineering is required.
• Ongoing technical development in Soſtware Engineering is required.
• Demonstrates an applied understanding of computer languages, soſtware development fundamentals/methodology and database infrastructure.
• Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, soſtware design, requirements, testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and soſtware development fundamentals and methodology.
• Demonstrate proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex soſtware.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize soſtware engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, scanning, and debuggers in the soſtware development process.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision to complete projects in a timely manner, make time for unplanned assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles and techniques; has working knowledge of standard soſtware engineering practices and applications.
• Candidate must demonstrate experience participating in systems engineering teams, with responsibilities including software engineering and program development to support systems engineering initiatives.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and within a multi-discipline team.
• Occasional travel is required.

• Keeps assigned applications operational by testing product upgrades, providing customer support and problem-solving customer issues.
• Plans for information systems and services from a perspective of application design, development, installation, or database administration in accordance with SRNS IT processes and procedures.
• Provides tactical design, engineering, technical specifications, project coordination, and configuration management for moderately complex IT solutions.
• Assists more senior technical personnel in performing related activities in moderately complex tasks.
• Work closely with the Soſtware Professional Lead and the customer/owner to understanding and apply your knowledge of the functional and system requirements.
• Maintain technical expertise in assigned emphasis areas and demonstrate flexibility in multiple disciplines.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with others across IT to provide support for assigned areas.
• Perform other tasks associated with application development lifecycle, commercial off the shelf software support and database administration.
• Perform root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for complex problems.
• Ensure continued service of customer applications through prompt correction of system or program malfunctions and applying a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities.
• Master soſtware engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, vulnerability scanning, and debuggers in the soſtware development process.
• Guide personnel to ensure efficient utilization of resources and adherence to technical standards, lead the analysis and development of requirements, design specs, and final products by reviewing systems documentation, plans, and schedules produced by less experienced personnel.
• Train less experienced personnel in the development of requirements, specifications, technical products and existing business processes.
• Lead moderate sized initiatives and projects by establishing tasks, priorities, milestones, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Conduct feasibility studies of automaton opportunities and establish cost benefit parameters.
• Develop test plans and execute these plans to ensure that the soſtware is correct.
• Participate in validation and efficiency reviews of completed program code.
• Review policies and procedures for technical accuracy.
• Participate in cross-functional IT teams.
• Evaluate new requests, offer suggestions to improve, provide comments and estimates level of effort for moderately complex IT solutions.
• Provide support for the soſtware infrastructure associated with the system environments.
• Maintain cyber posture and compliance required to maintain federal authority to operate.
• Perform installations and upgrades to soſtware and databases for maintaining vendor support and strategic agility.
• Plan for future requirements of database systems, to include disaster recovery needs and storage requirements,
• Protect operations by keeping information confidential.

pmXperts, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

M/F/D/V