Software Quality Assurance Engineering Lead

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable waste forms.

The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Information & Operations Tech

Software Engineer

P4

$99,400 - $144,000

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Information Technology / Operations Technology (IT/OT) professionals sculpt the technological framework of the organization through the creation and management of scalable and secure information systems. Charged with the development and deployment of solutions, they analyze short- and long-term requirements to enhance system functionality and efficiency. They design and refine software applications, ensuring integration with existing architectural paradigms while also developing network systems and infrastructure to support business needs.

IT/OT personnel manage the organization's IT/OT landscape, guaranteeing the reliable operation of servers, databases, and other components of the technology ecosystem. By maintaining a secure and robust IT/OT infrastructure, they uphold the integrity and confidentiality of data while facilitating connectivity and accessibility. Information Technology / Operations Technology personnel continually adapt to technological advancements, ensuring the organization stays at the forefront of emerging IT/OT trends and is well-equipped to meet future challenges while maintaining secure and stable operations.

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software solutions by engaging in the complete development lifecycle. They collaborate with customers to capture requirements, aligning them with business goals and architectural guidelines. Using various programming languages, they craft secure and efficient code, often incorporating third-party resources to extend functionality. These experts are committed to continual system improvement and adoption of new technologies to meet changing business demands.

They also prioritize security, constantly updating systems to address emerging threats. Additionally, Software Engineers specify and evaluate vendor capabilities to provide applications or services, and configure, implement, and maintain software applications. They conduct a wide range of tests and analyses to ensure software meets or exceeds specified standards and end user requirements and ensure that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.

SRNS Operational Technology (OT) is seeking to hire an experienced and driven Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead Engineer to join the SQA practice in our Center of Excellence. The SQA practice provides procedural content and improvement, site-wide guidance and support, collaboration across the DOE complex, and functions as a Design Authority for SQA administrative applications. This is not a traditional Quality Assurance or Software Testing role.

The Experienced SQA Engineer must have strong software development, governance, procedural development and a compliance background. The candidate must excel in detail-oriented analysis to enhance procedural compliance, governance, and clarity. Acting as a primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SQA, the selected candidate will provide guidance to stakeholders for effective implementation of procedural requirements and serve as the Design Authority for SQA policy applications.

Strong communication skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to foster diverse stakeholder interactions are essential. This role requires initiative and a drive for continuous improvement.