Application Developer 3/4

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos LLC•Los Alamos, NM

About The Position

The Application Developer designs, develops, implements, and supports secure, scalable, and reliable business applications, integrations, and automation solutions that advance N3B’s mission and operational objectives. The role collaborates with business stakeholders, IT personnel, cybersecurity teams, and external partners to deliver software solutions using Microsoft, cloud, database, and enterprise application technologies. The position is responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement. It uses modern development practices, approved AI-assisted productivity tools, DevSecOps methodologies, and cloud technologies while adhering to cybersecurity, accessibility, and regulatory requirements. The career level is determined after candidate selection based on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; the posting describes Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications. The role also requires maintaining safety, security, and operational training; following procedural and regulatory requirements; protecting confidential information and PII; and exercising stop-work authority when safety, security, quality, or compliance may be compromised.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, a related technical discipline, or a closely related field.
Level 3 requires at least five years of relevant experience.
Level 4 requires at least nine years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of DOE Order 426.2 and other guidance for training and qualifications records, especially guidance affecting nuclear facilities and activities.
Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and their professional applications.
Skill in developing effective prompts and applying responsible AI practices.
Ability to evaluate AI-generated software artifacts for security, accuracy, maintainability, and compliance.
Working knowledge of AI governance, ethical principles, and data protection requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
Language, mathematical, communication, reasoning, and computer skills sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Department of Energy community or another government setting.
Experience developing cloud-native or cloud-hosted applications in Microsoft Azure.
Experience with SharePoint Online administration and development.
Experience implementing DevSecOps and CI/CD best practices.
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform governance and enterprise deployment.
Experience with React, Angular, or modern front-end frameworks.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies.
AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Azure Developer Associate, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA A+, Security+, or ITIL Foundations certification.
Active DOE Q Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Working knowledge of machine learning, generative AI, automation technologies, or intelligent document processing.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications and services using C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and related technologies.
Design and develop RESTful APIs, web services, and system integrations.
Participate in solution architecture, technical design reviews, and technology evaluations.
Create scalable, maintainable, reusable software components following established design patterns and architectural standards.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and software solutions.
Use approved AI-assisted development tools for software development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, code analysis, and productivity; evaluate generated outputs for accuracy, security, maintainability, and compliance.
Identify responsible opportunities to integrate AI, machine learning, automation, and intelligent business solutions into organizational processes, and stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices.
Design and support Microsoft 365 solutions using SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Dataverse, and Power BI.
Develop automated workflows, dashboards, reports, and business-process solutions; support Power Platform governance, lifecycle management, security, and application administration.
Integrate Microsoft 365 solutions with internal and external systems using APIs and connectors.
Develop and support cloud-enabled solutions using Microsoft Azure and other approved cloud platforms, including applicable Azure services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure SQL, and Microsoft Entra ID.
Support hybrid integrations between on-premises and cloud-based systems, cloud modernization initiatives, and technology innovation efforts.
Apply secure coding practices; conduct code, security, and peer reviews; develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and regression tests; and resolve vulnerabilities and defects promptly.
Use Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines to support software delivery; support release management, change management, and deployments.
Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define solutions, deliver business value, and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Participate in technical briefings, project meetings, and customer engagements; provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within project teams.
Follow company cybersecurity policies, DOE directives, NIST frameworks, and regulatory requirements; support audits, assessments, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure applications meet security requirements and protect confidential, sensitive, and personally identifiable information.
Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data; maintain required training and ensure procedural and regulatory compliance.
Make safety, security, and quality integral to work and exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe or security, quality, or compliance could be compromised.
Perform related duties as assigned.