Requisition Id 10423

Overview:

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.

We are seeking a Software Developer who will support the Mission Applications Group in the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division of the National Security Sciences Directorate. Our team is involved in the development and deployment of technology influencing nuclear energy, global security, medicinal research, space exploration, and more. We partner with organizations and subject matter experts to create software solutions to help solve complex problems that have influence across the globe.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web, desktop, and/or mobile applications, primarily using a Microsoft technology stack.
• Lead and collaborate on efforts to analyze and understand complex and often scientific needs, requiring effective communication of technical ideas with non-technical audiences.
• Exercise creative and analytical thinking with diverse and multidisciplinary groups to envision optimal software solutions.
• Utilize standard coding techniques and conventions and pursue their improvement.
• Ensure delivered applications meet or exceed user expectations and are quality proven.
• Successfully estimate time-to-completion for projects, bugs, and tasks in familiar domains.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years experience. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience with full-stack development utilizing C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, and client-side browser scripting (Javascript, TypeScript, etc.).
• Experience with application lifecycle management tools (preferably Git and Azure DevOps).
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and the ability to write performant, maintainable code following industry OOP standards.
• Knowledge of client and server-side software technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using the MVC pattern.
• Experience developing WPF applications using the MVVM pattern.
• Experience developing Web APIs.
• Experience with mobile development.
• Familiarity with additional languages and technologies not previously mentioned.
• Graphical and/or usability experience.
• Experience using Telerik controls.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools, particularly Octopus Deploy, Team City, and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure.
• Experience working on a team adhering to Agile methodology practices.
• Ability to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working as part of a team or independently, and determination for project success is a must. Regardless of a project’s team size, our entire group works together in aspiring to produce software to strengthen and embolden the missions we serve.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at jobs.ornl.gov.

Special Requirements:

Q or L clearance:This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

Growth

ORNL values professional development, growth, and leadership. We offer a variety of opportunities which can help individuals and teams do their best via continued formal development programs, online video-based education platforms, and on-the-job learning experiences.

Our Commitment to Diversity

As we strive to become the world’s premier research institution in the sciences and technologies that underpin the missions we serve, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that highly values a diverse workforce. We recognize that a breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences are necessary to drive the level of innovation and discovery we aspire to.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.