Senior Software Engineer (Business Applications)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management. At PNNL, our Computing and Information Technology organization is redefining how we work and innovate by reimagining the digital workplace. We empower research and streamline operations—making both faster, smarter, and more efficient—so our professionals can tackle some of the world's toughest challenges in science, energy, and national security. Our experts in AI, cybersecurity, design, and engineering work side by side, using real-time insights and human-centered design to break down barriers. Ready to make your mark on tomorrow? Come work with us. In support of PNNL's mission, Digital Platforms collaborates closely with our 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 way our staff work across the PNNL digital workplace. Our forward-thinking, agile teams leverage cloud technologies, DevSecOps, and AI to modernize existing platforms and assist in the creation of novel solutions. By integrating commercial products, custom-developed and low-code solutions, we ensure our digital platforms are ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 communicator 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).

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively as part of an agile development team that delivers transformational technology solutions and incremental features to a wide range of products.
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 team) 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 through the entire software development lifecycle and recommend / 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 achieve results that can be incorporated into the enterprise.