Senior Software Engineer (Business Applications)

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments called Directorates, each focused on a specific area of scientific research or operational function. The Computing and Information Technology organization is redefining how we work and innovate by reimagining the digital workplace. We empower research and streamline operations to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges in science, energy, and national security. Our experts in AI, cybersecurity, design, and engineering collaborate using real-time insights and human-centered design to break down barriers.

Digital Platforms collaborates with business and technology partners to build and maintain innovative software solutions and robust data and analytics capabilities. We aim to be a strategic partner in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions that drive innovation and improve the PNNL digital workplace. Our agile teams leverage cloud technologies, DevSecOps, and AI to modernize existing platforms and create novel solutions by integrating commercial products, custom-developed, and low-code solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, maintain, operate, and support information applications relevant to the administration of PNNL’s business systems.
• Maintain and operate existing business information systems while partnering with clients to define, build, and deliver innovative software solutions for complex business and scientific problems.
• Work collaboratively as part of an agile development team to deliver transformational technology solutions and incremental features.
• Propose software designs and architectural approaches for new features and applications.
• Collaborate effectively on diverse teams (e.g., platform managers, project managers, domain experts, users, and software engineering teams) to design and deploy innovative business information systems across the enterprise.
• Provide individual contribution to software development projects across a broad range of technologies and subject areas.
• Utilize software engineering best practices throughout the entire software development lifecycle and recommend or lead changes in development, maintenance, and system standards.
• Enhance personal technical and professional skills through active mentoring and training.
• Assimilate knowledge quickly in a variety of domains.
• Continuously scan the software development landscape for new technologies and methods to incorporate into the enterprise.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD and 3 years of Software Engineering experience, or
• MS/MA and 5 years of Software Engineering experience, or
• BS/BA and 7 years of Software Engineering experience, or
• AA and 16 years of Software Engineering experience in designing, architecting, programming, deploying, and automating software solutions in support of scientific research or consumer digital product development, or
• HS/GED and 18 years of Software Engineering experience in designing, architecting, programming, deploying, and automating software solutions in support of scientific research or consumer digital product development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Backbone, or Angular.
• Experience developing APIs and RESTful Web Services.
• Experience integrating with commercial products using APIs and Web Services.
• Exceptional communication skills with both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience with iterative development practices such as Agile or Scrum.
• Experience with JavaScript, ASP.NET, C#, HTML, CSS, SQL, JSON.
• Knowledge and experience in the development of complex software systems using development methodologies and best practices.
• Knowledge and experience in applying software design patterns.
• Knowledge and experience in applying layered architecture patterns.
• Experience with unit and integration testing libraries like React Testing Library and Cypress.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices (cross-site scripting and SQL injection).
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery tools and best practices (building pipeline definitions, automation, deployments).
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud services (ASE, APIM, KeyVault, AppInsights).
• Ability to deliver results with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

This position involves access to sensitive systems and information; U.S. Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Robust telehealth care options and several mental health benefits.
• Free wellness coaching and health savings account.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Basic life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits.
• Supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
• Company-funded pension plan and 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Up to 120 vacation hours per year and ten paid holidays per year.

All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.