Fellow Engineer - Software

JOB TITLE: FELLOW SOFTWARE ENGINEER

WORKING TITLE: FELLOW SE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

DUTIES

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 Software 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 software engineering

tools such as configuration management systems, change management, vulnerability scanning, and

debuggers in the software 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 automation opportunities and establish cost benefit parameters • Develop test plans and execute

these plans to ensure that the software 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 software

infrastructure associated with the system environments • Maintain cyber posture and compliance required

to maintain federal authority to operate • Perform installations and upgrades to software 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.

Work Hours: A 40 hour work week is scheduled. SRNS utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s

(8 hour/day; five days per week), 4/10’s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and 9/80’s (9 hours/day, five

days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes SRNS holidays. Each workday has

30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the

discretion of the Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer

Technology. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 10 years proven

performance in related assignments; or Non-related Bachelor degree with 12 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 12 years

proven performance in related assignment(s); or Non-related Associate Degree with 11 years proven

performance in related assignment(s). In lieu of degree, a high school diploma with typically at least 15

years of equivalent knowledge and experience is acceptable.

Experience/Skills:

• Knowledge of the academic as well as the practical aspects of Software Engineering is required.

Ongoing technical development in Software Engineering is required.

• Demonstrates an applied understanding of computer languages, software development fundamentals/

methodology and database infrastructure.

• Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, software design, requirements,

testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and software development

fundamentals/methodology.

• Demonstrate proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software.

• Demonstrates ability to utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems,

change management, scanning, and debuggers in the software 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 software engineering practices and applications.

• Candidate must demonstrate 15 or more years’ experience in software engineering related positions.

• 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.

• Prior SRS experience and working knowledge of SRNS processes and procedures is preferred.

• Occasional travel is required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Area Security Access: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An

active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected

candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years are preferred.