Data Infrastructure Software Engineer
Organization and Job ID
Job ID: 310503
Directorate: National Security Directorate
Division: Computing and Analytics
Group: Software Engineering and Architectures
Job Description
Do you want to create a legacy of meaningful research for the greater good? Do you want to lead and contribute to work in support of an organization that addresses some of today’s most challenging problems that face our Nation? Then join us in the Software Engineering and Architectures Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)!
For more than 50 years, PNNL has advanced the frontiers of science and engineering in the service of our nation and the world in the areas of energy, the environment and national security. PNNL is committed to providing cutting edge, state-of-the-art solutions in support of our sponsors’ missions. Help us advance this frontier and protect our nation!
Software Engineering at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) addresses critical national and global issues by developing data processing/storage systems utilizing cloud, parallel and distributed architectures. We provide high-performance extract-transform-load processing and big data services capabilities supporting high velocity streaming systems, large data sets, applied real-time analytics and artificial intelligence.
The ideal candidate will also possess qualities such as,
• An interest, curiosity and technical depth to support the development and advancement of a variety of applied problems specific to the national security community
• The ability and the desire to learn new technologies as this is a rapidly evolving field
• Technical knowledge in configuring and deploying applications in multiple environments – cloud, container services, clusters
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
The Data Infrastructure Software Engineer should have working knowledge in several of the following related-skillsets:
• 3+ years of experience programming in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Python, Java, C#, or C++ Indexing and summarizing large data-sets to enable high-performance analytics
• Optimizing database queries for efficient real-time processing
• Scaling and maintaining cloud databases and data processing pipelines
• Experience with big data platforms
• Developing data-driven APIs for machine learning applications
• Crafting data normalization models and rules
• Leveraging existing open source technologies like ElasticSearch, Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, and other tools
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices and software project lifecycles
• Experience with cloud platforms a plus
EXPECTED OF YOU:
• Apply knowledge of software engineering practices (e.g. source control, problem tracking, design principles, etc.) with minimal oversight
• Take initiative to set personal direction and goals
• Stay current about industry developments
• Work collaboratively within a team to execute on the full system development life cycle
• Maintain or follow quality assurance procedures
• Demonstrate good time management skills
• Be able to work with different technologies
WHY WE SHOULD TALK:
• You want to work in a lively environment full of scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts who love learning and thinking creatively
• You want to have impact on people's lives and national security problems
• You want to work in an environment where diversity and equality are highly valued
• You want to build novel solutions to complex problems
• You are independent in your every-day work, and self-directed in your career goal
The hiring level will be determined based on the education, experience and skill set of the successful candidate based on the following:
• Level II : Leads specific tasks of the project to meet scope, schedule and budget. Expected to contribute professionally, building a professional reputation for technical expertise. Fully applying and interpreting standard theories, principles, methods, tools and technologies. Contributes technical content to proposals and develops business through excellent project performance.
• Level III : Manages small to moderate projects and/or major project tasks. Integrates intellectual and technical capabilities of work teams. Enhances technical/professional skills of junior staff through active mentoring and training. Generates ideas for new proposals and participates in business development activities
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field with strong software design and development skills with 2 years' experience, or a master’s degree with 0 years' experience, or a Ph.D. with 0 years’ experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field with strong software design and development skills with 5 years' experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years' experience, or a Ph.D. with 1 year experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI) at 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. All BMI staff must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. BMI is an E-Verify employer. Learn more at jobs.pnnl.gov.
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. If you are offered a position at PNNL and are currently a participant in a foreign government talent recruitment program you will be required to disclose this information before your first day of employment.
Other Information
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation: 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.
• Drug Testing: 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, including marijuana, 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, including marijuana, for 12 consecutive months can be demonstrated.
Directorate: National Security
Job Category: Computation and Information Sciences
Group: Software Eng & Architectures
Opening Date: 2020-02-13
Closing Date: 2020-06-11