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Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago

Senior/Principal Software Engineer - Special Programs, CA Onsite

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$136K/yr - $271K/yr

5+ years exp

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and implement innovative solutions for high-consequence national security challenges, collaborating with U.S. government customers to enhance mission capabilities.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate with technical design teams and subject matter experts to create innovative solutions that meet mission requirements and address end-user needs

Utilize your skillset in software system architecture, software system implementation, technical documentation, reliability and performance assessment, and/or systematic technology insertion to enhance mission capabilities utilizing code bases ranging from 0.5 to 1.0+ million lines of code

Collaborate with Software Engineers, System Engineers, Information Technology staff, management, and customers to implement solutions that address requirements. Architect software systems, develop code, write unit tests, and create software tools to support the mission

Develop and execute test plans/procedures, create reports, and write software documentation

Perform system integration and unit testing

Apply system design principles to architect scalable, reliable, and secure solutions for critical missions

Incorporate software design methodologies to proactively address computer security considerations throughout the software development lifecycle

Develop and refine system CONOPS (Concept of Operations) to ensure technical solutions address operational needs

Qualification

Software system architectureSoftware developmentJavaScriptJavaAgile methodologiesPythonC++Relational DatabasesNon-Relational DatabasesWeb ServicesCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTechnical documentation

Required

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level and SCI-level security clearance, which may require a polygraph test

Preferred

Graduate degree in Computer Science or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)

Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., Agile)

Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills

An ideal candidate will have 10+ years experience in front-end, back-end, or full stack development in software engineering for code bases with 0.5 to 1.0+ million lines of code and the ability to quickly understand and contribute to complex software systems

Expertise in front-end or full-stack development, with proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, JQuery, and HTML5/CSS

Expertise in back-end web application development using frameworks and tools such as Spring MVC, Tomcat, Jetty and coding with languages such as Java, Python, C++, JavaScript

Experience with mapping libraries such as Leaflet, Google Maps, Esri ArcGIS

Hands-on experience with Relational Databases (e.g., Oracle PL/SQL, SQLite) and Non-Relational Databases (e.g. NoSQL, Cassandra)

Experience with Web Services, including WSDL, SOAP, and REST

Experience with any of the following: Apache Karaf, Apache Camel, Mina/Netty, OSGI, JMX, JDBC, Apache Aries, Log4J2, Apache CXF, Docker, Hazelcast, or Apache Ignite

Proven experience with Test-driven development and testing methodologies

Knowledge of secure software engineering practices, including vulnerability assessment and software supply chain management methodologies such as Nexus scanning

Ability to analyze technology stacks to identify opportunities for optimization, security enhancements, and risk reduction

Ability to navigate ambiguous situations, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and internal/external mission partners

Active DOE Q/SCI security clearance or equivalent DOD Top Secret/SCI security clearance