Software Developer-Mid Career

LLNL•Livermore, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Software Developer to join the Computing Directorate, matrixed to the Security & Protection (S&P) Program. The S&P program is responsible for developing and maintaining the Argus security system and related physical security hardware and software, and collaborates with other DOE laboratories on security system solutions. This role offers a hybrid schedule, allowing up to 2 days of remote work per week. The position will be filled at either the SES.3 or SES.4 level, depending on experience and qualifications. You will collaborate on complex software engineering projects using modern development practices, contribute to the full software development lifecycle from requirements to optimization, and function as an effective team member on multidisciplinary teams. You will also interact frequently with developers, management, and sponsors, and provide creative technical solutions to complex stakeholder requests and operational requirements. Additional responsibilities at the SES.4 level include managing multiple complex tasks, developing software systems using object-oriented techniques, and providing solutions to highly complex problems.

Requirements

Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Advanced experience in object-oriented programming with high-level languages such as C++ or Java and interpreted languages such as Lua or Python.
Advanced experience developing software within Linux and Windows environments utilizing all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Advanced experience with Git source code control system and GitLab/GitHub.
Advanced experience providing innovative approaches and applying new technologies tasks and projects.
Experience approaching difficult problems with enthusiasm and creativity.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.
Subject matter expert knowledge and expert-level experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques (SES.4 level).
Expert-level experience in object-oriented programming with high-level languages such as C++ or Java and interpreted languages such as Lua or Python (SES.4 level).
Expert-level experience working ambiguous, complex projects under consultative direction, using innovative approaches, applying new technologies, and effective analytical and problem-solving skills (SES.4 level).
Expert-level experience creating technical direction and vision, writing research proposals, and/or securing sponsor funding (SES.4 level).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience developing software for access control and intrusion detection systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in the development and implementation of complex software engineering methods using industry standard software development practices and modern programming languages and operating systems.
Guide the completion of projects and contribute to the requirements definition, analysis, design, implementation, debugging, testing, and optimization of computer programs on workstations.
Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives functioning as an effective team member on multi-disciplinary teams.
Interact with fellow developers, management, and sponsors frequently to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and recommendations.
Provide swift, creative technical solutions to complex stakeholder requests and critical operational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Manage multiple highly complex, parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member’s skills (SES.4 level).
Develop the design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance for software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques (SES.4 level).
Provide solutions to highly complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors (SES.4 level).