Software Specialist 2 – Database Administrator

Amentum•Richland, WA

1d•$89,100 - $136,322•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant IT organization is responsible for technical support to the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) during Construction, Startup, and Commissioning and Operations. Plant IT activities include configuration management of Information Systems, supporting Plant Management, Plant Engineering, Plant Operations and other functions. The Software Specialist is responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of software applications and system interfaces. The Software Specialist works with management, consultants, developers, vendors, and users to identify and prioritize software/system enhancements and defect resolution. The Software Specialist supports the computing needs of the Plant IT organization while adhering to software quality procedures and guidance. The position will execute activities ensuring optimum outputs are achieved in the most economic and safe manner while supporting the integrity and infrastructure of the department. This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS Primary duties consist of the development, operations and maintenance of software applications and database systems. This person will be assigned to support software and databases. Works with application administrators and other database administrators to resolve production software problems. Additional responsibilities include: Designing and implementing a robust monitoring, backup, and recovery plan for project databases Designing and implementing new or existing complex software application programs and reports according to project software standards and conventions and reviewing the work of others Ensuring automated data feeds and system interfaces are working as intended Proposing technical solutions to automate manual processes Performing maintenance activities including database design, data migration, script writing, and improvements Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to system interfaces Performing and overseeing software upgrades in accordance with software quality procedures Regularly interface with internal application users to identify emergent issues. Assisting with the generation of metrics and/or reports Supporting Continuous Improvement efforts intended to improve the quality of existing software Supporting the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment Performs minimal off-hours work to ensure successful business application continuity. This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or an equivalent Information Technology field from a four-year accredited college or university with 5 years of related work experience. OR Associate’s degree in computer science or information systems with 7 years of related work experience
Experience: Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
Candidate must have SQL and Oracle experience
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
(Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities
Experience with Linux Operating Systems
Experience applying software quality engineering principles for management, design, and testing of software.
Programming experience with the following: asp, Visual Basic, C++, and/or C# is highly desired

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing a robust monitoring, backup, and recovery plan for project databases
Designing and implementing new or existing complex software application programs and reports according to project software standards and conventions and reviewing the work of others
Ensuring automated data feeds and system interfaces are working as intended
Proposing technical solutions to automate manual processes
Performing maintenance activities including database design, data migration, script writing, and improvements
Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to system interfaces
Performing and overseeing software upgrades in accordance with software quality procedures
Regularly interface with internal application users to identify emergent issues.
Assisting with the generation of metrics and/or reports
Supporting Continuous Improvement efforts intended to improve the quality of existing software
Supporting the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment
Performs minimal off-hours work to ensure successful business application continuity.